Social Worker - Mental Health Review Team in Leicester, Leicestershire

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Worker – Mental Health Review Team
Specialism: Mental Health Social Work
Location: Leicester, UK
Salary: £34.00 Hourly
Contract Type: Ongoing | Full Time / Part Time

Social Worker – Mental Health Review Team

An exciting ongoing opportunity is available for a Social Worker to join the Mental Health Review Team in Leicester, earning £34.00 per hour. This role is ideal for professionals seeking full-time or part-time work within statutory mental health social care. You will play a vital role in delivering mental health reviews, coordinating care, and supporting adults with mental health needs through recovery-focused, person-centred practice.

You will work collaboratively with NHS mental health services, Community Mental Health Teams, and partner agencies in a role that values risk management, safeguarding, and high-quality care and support planning.

Perks and benefits:

• Full-Time / Part-Time Flexibility: Choose working hours that suit your lifestyle and commitments.

• Diverse Work Experience: Gain valuable exposure working alongside a wide range of health and social care professionals.

• Competitive Pay: Earn a strong hourly rate while undertaking meaningful statutory mental health work.

• Professional Growth: Access ongoing training, supervision, and professional development opportunities.

What you will do:

• Undertake Care Act assessments and reviews for adults with mental health needs.

• Review and update care and support plans to promote recovery, independence, and wellbeing.

• Monitor and manage risk, ensuring proportionate safeguarding responses.

• Apply relevant legislation including the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983, and Mental Capacity Act 2005.

• Contribute to statutory mental health processes and reviews.

• Work collaboratively with Community Mental Health Teams, psychiatrists, nurses, and allied professionals.

• Attend multi-disciplinary reviews, professionals’ meetings, and case discussions.

• Identify and respond to adult safeguarding concerns in line with local procedures.

• Complete risk assessments and contribute to protection planning.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality case records.

• Work in line with Social Work England standards and council policies.

• Participate in supervision, training, and continuous professional development.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Social Work (BA / MA / DipSW).

Registration:

• Registration with Social Work England (SWE) is mandatory.

Experience:

• Post-qualifying experience within adult social care or mental health services.

• Experience completing Care Act assessments and reviews.

• Experience working within multi-disciplinary mental health teams is desirable.

Why Leicester?
Leicester is a vibrant and diverse city, offering a rich cultural scene, excellent green spaces, and strong transport links. With a welcoming community and a growing focus on wellbeing and inclusion, it is a fantastic place to both live and develop your social work career.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:
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Apply today and make a meaningful impact in statutory mental health social work in Leicester.

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