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Qualified Social Worker | Community Mental Health

Randstad Care
Manchester Contract GBP 56,550 – 58,500
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Qualified Social Worker- Community Mental Health

Are you a qualified and passionate Social Worker with experience in mental health? This is a fantastic locum opportunity to join a dynamic Older People's Community Mental Health Team based in Trafford, supporting adults with complex and enduring mental health needs.

You'll play a key role in providing holistic, person-centred support that empowers service users to live safely and independently in the community.

Benefits:

  • Flexible Hybrid Working

  • Dedicated Consultant

  • CPD & Training

  • Multiple Payroll Runs

  • Exclusive Job Alerts

  • Referral Bonus - earn up to £300 when you refer a colleague (T&Cs apply)

Responsibilities:
  • Manage a caseload of older adults with complex mental health needs

  • Complete assessments, care planning, and risk management

  • Act as Care Coordinator under the CPA framework where required

  • Support discharge planning and community reintegration

  • Work in partnership with families, carers, and health professionals

  • Contribute to safeguarding, supervision, and service development

To be considered for the role, ideally you have:
  • Diploma/Degree in Social Work

  • Social Work England registration

  • 1+ years experience in a community mental health or similar adult social care setting

  • Strong understanding of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Care Act

  • Confident working in a multi-agency environment and managing complex caseloads

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity in Trafford!

Apply today or contact Lynne Thomson for more details at .

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.

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