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Locum Adults Mental Health Social Worker – Competitive Pay, Flexible Contract in Richmond!
Are you a Social Worker looking for a rewarding locum role in South West London? We have an exciting opportunity with great pay and flexibility!
- Job Title: Adults Mental Health Social Worker
- Location: Richmond
- Duration: 3 - 6 months ongoing
- Schedule: Mon - Fri, 9 - 5
- Start Date: April 2025
- Rate of Pay: £32 - £35 per hour
- Contact: Faieq - /
What You’ll Be Doing:
- One full time Social Worker needed for the Social Care Mental Health team. The role is initially advertised for 3 months, however may be extended depending on the situation and permanent recruitment.
- The Social Worker should be experienced in managing complex Adults Mental Health cases whilst working for a local authority, this is NOT a Care Coordinator role.
- They should have experience working under Care Act completing assessments, reviews and safeguarding, working with multi disciplinary professionals, S117, attending ward rounds, working with Housing and brokerage, Court of Protection applications, Mental Health Tribunals, and duty work.
- The Social worker should be a driver with their own transport to travel around the borough and out of borough when needed.
- The Social worker will need to be experienced working under pressurised environment and prioritising workloads.
- The Social Workers should be proactive with managing the complex case loads.
Requirements & Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- a current and valid Social Work England registration and pin
- experience working with ECHP or similar settings
- strong communication and interpersonal skills
- the ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
- a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care
- access to a car for community/home visits
Working Hours & Contract Duration:
This role offers a flexible working position requires availability from Monday - Friday with flexibility where possible. The contract is for 3 to 6 months with a strong possibility of extension based on performance and service needs.
This opportunity won’t last long! Contact Faieq today at or email or click below to apply now.
Why Choose Hunter Gatherer Mental Health?
Hunter Gatherer Mental Health, incorporating HG Nursing and HG Doctors, is a leading UK recruitment agency for Mental Health Professionals, specialising in locum and permanent roles across the NHS and private sector. We help RMNs, CPNs, Social Workers, Psychologists, and Talking Therapists find high-quality jobs that match their skills and career goals.
With exclusive roles and a 4.8-star Google rating, we provide a trusted, hassle-free recruitment experience. We’re also ranked among the Top 10 UK Best Small Companies to Work For.
The benefits of working with us:
? Fast & simple locum registration – get set up quickly? A network of like-minded mental health, nursing and medical professionals? Reliable, high-paying locum jobs with bi-weekly payroll? Specialist recruitment consultants who understand your field? Exclusive NHS & private sector job opportunities? CV marketing & business development support? Industry insights, networking events & discounted CPD
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