Adult Social Worker - Mental Health, North West

Adult Mental Health Social Worker

Role: Mental Health Adult Social Worker

Salary: £34

Location: South Lakes and Eden

Job Type: Hybrid - 3 days in the office a week

Shifts: Mon - Fri; option to discuss condensed hours into 4 days a week

About the Role:

We are looking for a skilled Adult Social Worker who will provide essential support to individuals and families facing a wide range of challenges. You'll assess needs, develop care plans, and work alongside multidisciplinary teams to safeguard vulnerable people and improve their quality of life. This is a highly rewarding role where you will directly impact the well-being and safety of those you support.

About you:

• You will need to have a recognised professional Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England;
• Have a good level of experience of working in a children and families setting;
• Have a good knowledge of minimum standards and be able to achieve our expectation for promoting change in family life;
• Be able to demonstrate the ability to analyse information and make informed decisions;
• Good knowledge of child development.

Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong case management and problem-solving ability.
• Resilience and empathy when working with complex cases.
• Collaborative Mindset: A proactive team player who values safeguarding and empowerment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Undertake Care Act assessments and produce comprehensive social circumstances reports

• Coordinate hospital discharge planning to ensure safe and timely transitions

• Lead and contribute to Section 117 Aftercare planning and reviews

• Develop, implement and review personalised support plans

• Manage safeguarding enquiries in line with statutory duties and best practice

• Work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated care

• Provide crisis intervention and risk management support

• Signpost individuals to appropriate services and community resources

• Prepare and contribute to tribunal work and related statutory processes

Why Join HCRG Staffing?

HCRG Staffing is one of the leading Healthcare recruitment companies in the UK. With over 20 years of experience, we have exclusive access to more roles than any other agency.

With a strong reputation for delivering skilled temporary healthcare staff into healthcare providers across the UK, HCRG Staffing not just offers a job, but a rewarding career where you can make a vital difference in peoples lives. Whether you're an experienced healthcare professional or just stating our, you'll benefit from comprehensive training, flexible working patterns and growth opportunities.

HCRG Staffing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.