Senior Mental Health Social Worker
We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Richmond Mental Health Social Care Team, delivering high-quality, person-centred social care services to adults with enduring mental health needs.
About the Role
This is a social care-focused position, with work centred exclusively on statutory responsibilities under the Care Act 2014.
As a Senior Social Worker, you will play a key leadership role within the team, supporting the Assistant Team Manager and Team Manager while ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and strengths-based practice.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of approximately 15 complex cases
Undertake Care Act assessments, reviews, and support planning
Provide supervision and support to Social Workers and Social Care Assessors
Act as a Safeguarding Adults Manager (SAM), leading Section 42 safeguarding enquiries
Promote and maintain high standards of front-line practice
Participate in and help oversee the duty rota
Work collaboratively with partner agencies and stakeholders
Working Arrangements
Hybrid working with 40% office-based requirement
Mandatory team office days fortnightly on Tuesdays
Office presence required when on Duty, in line with the rota
Requirements
Qualified Social Worker with current registration (e.g. Social Work England)
Significant experience in adult mental health social care
Strong working knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and safeguarding legislation
Experience in supervision, mentoring, or senior-level responsibilities
Ability to manage complex cases and support team development
Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
What They Offer
Competitive rate of £36 per hour
Supportive and experienced management team
Opportunity to take on a leadership role within a specialist mental health service
Flexible hybrid working arrangements
A focus on pure statutory social work practice
Don't forget...Eden Brown Synergy offers a £250 referral bonus for Social Workers. If this role isn't for you but you know someone suitable, ask them to get in touch. £250 could be on it's way to you! Your expert recruitment consultant is Becky Dewis, call today on 020 7422 7429 or email [email protected] Eden Brown Synergy is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Synergy is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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