Qualified Social Worker, Mental Health Team

Qualified Social Worker, Mental Health Team
Pay rate c. £28.51 per hour 
Contract role
Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Qualified Social Worker to work in a Neighbourhood 1 Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) in Lewisham.
The CMHT offers support and a range of interventions for adults of working age who have serious long-term mental health conditions. The social worker will act as a care coordinator alongside colleagues from South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation and the voluntary sector. They will hold a caseload of people on CPA, as well as covering the team duty rota and leading on adult safeguarding and Care Act assessments within the multi-disciplinary team. The Neighbourhood 1 CMHT is based in Deptford a stone’s thrown from the vibrant and bustling local high street and offers excellent transport links. The successful candidate will have: – experience of adult mental health casework in a community mental health setting – strong assessment and engagement skills – knowledge of clinical and social issues and the management of risk in relation to mental health service-users – experience of working within the statutory framework of the CA 2014, MHA 1983 and MCA 2005. – the ability to manage a caseload in an integrated multi-disciplinary service undertaking fast-moving casework and regular MDT duties on rota. – experience of carrying out a range of assessments and interventions including adult safeguarding.
 
Work with Vitalis to Discover Exciting Opportunities in Qualified Social Work, Housing and SEND

• At Vitalis, we’re here to make your career journey seamless and rewarding. Here’s how we support you every step of the way:
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Whether you’re a qualified social worker, or have an interest in housing or SEND roles, we have the opportunities you’ll want to hear about.
 
Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
  • Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
  • Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
  • Looked After Children (LAC)
  • Children’s Social Work
  • Adult Social Work
  • Service Manager
  • Head of Service
  • Team Manager
  • Assistant Team Manager
  • A wide range of housing roles
  • Careers in SEND in local authorities

 
Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!
Contact me on olivia.russell@vitalissocialcare.co.uk or 07521053670 for more information.