Full job descriptionLocation: Swindon
The Experienced Adult Mental Health Social Worker will provide high-quality, person-centred social work services to adults experiencing mental health challenges, supporting individuals to achieve recovery, independence, and improved wellbeing.
The postholder will undertake complex assessments, care planning, safeguarding interventions, crisis management, and multi-agency collaboration while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, professional standards, and organisational policies.
This role requires advanced knowledge of mental health legislation, risk management, safeguarding procedures, and the ability to work effectively with individuals presenting with complex mental health and social care needs.
Key Responsibilities
· Assessment and Care Planning
· Case Management
· Safeguarding Adults
· Mental Health Intervention
· Multi-Agency Working
· Legal and Professional Practice
· Professional Development and Leadership
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
· Degree in Social Work (BA/MA/Diploma in Social Work or equivalent).
· Registered Social Worker with relevant regulatory body (e.g., Social Work England).
· Evidence of continuing professional development.
Essential Experience
· Minimum 3–5 years post-qualification experience in adult mental health social work.
· Experience managing complex adult mental health cases.
· Experience working within community mental health teams or adult social care services.
· Experience conducting safeguarding investigations and risk assessments.
· Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.
· Experience applying mental health and social care legislation in practice.
Essential Knowledge
· Adult mental health conditions and recovery models.
· Safeguarding adults’ legislation and procedures.
· Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act application.
· Risk assessment and crisis intervention.
· Care planning and case management systems.
· Community resources and statutory service frameworks.
Essential Skills
· Excellent assessment and analytical skills.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to manage complex and high-risk situations.
· Effective report writing and case documentation.
· Decision-making under pressure.
· Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
· Strong advocacy and person-centred practice skills.
Desirable Criteria
· Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification.
· Experience in forensic mental health, crisis intervention, or hospital discharge teams.
· Experience supervising junior staff or students.
· Training in trauma-informed practice.
· Knowledge of substance misuse and dual diagnosis services.
Core Competencies
· Compassion and empathy
· Professional accountability
· Ethical decision-making
· Safeguarding awareness
· Resilience under pressure
· Cultural competence and diversity awareness
· Collaborative working
· Commitment to continuous improvement
Working Conditions
· Community-based and office-based work.
· Home visits and fieldwork required.
· Exposure to emotionally demanding or high-risk situations.
· Participation in emergency duty rota or out-of-hours work where applicable.
Performance Indicators
· Timely completion of assessments and care plans.
· Effective management of complex caseloads.
· Compliance with safeguarding and legal requirements.
· Positive service user outcomes and recovery progress.
· Accurate and timely record keeping.
· Positive contribution to multidisciplinary team functioning.
£150 Referral Bonus
Know an experienced nurse looking for agency work?
Refer HCAs and receive £150 once they are registered, fully compliant and complete the required shifts.
Referral bonus terms apply.
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Zentar Healthcare Limited