Mental Health Social Worker

Mental Health Social Worker Westminster City Council - South Locality Adult Social Care Mental Health Team Location: 190 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London, SW1V Hours: 36 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Working Arrangements: Hybrid working available, with office and home-based work agreed with the Supervisor and Team Manager. About the Role Westminster City Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Mental Health Social Worker to join our South Locality Adult Social Care Mental Health Team. This is an opportunity to work within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment, delivering high-quality social care support to adults experiencing mental ill health across our community. You will play a key role in supporting residents to achieve positive outcomes, working closely with health partners, community services and internal teams. The role requires someone who is confident, strengths-based in their practice, and able to manage a varied and fast-paced caseload. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for: * Participating in the daily duty rota and handling incoming calls and referrals * Undertaking Care Act strengths-based assessments * Completing Care Act care and support plans and conducting reviews * Applying for funding for placements when required * Working jointly with health colleagues to develop Section 117 aftercare plans * Attending MDT ward rounds and community MDT meetings * Planning safe and timely discharges for individuals in acute or psychiatric hospital settings * Acting as a Lead Enquiry Officer (LEO) for safeguarding enquiries * Carrying out Carers Assessments under the Care Act * Undertaking Mental Capacity Act assessments * Participating in team meetings and contributing positively to team development What We Expect This Role to Achieve * Strengthen the delivery of high-quality mental health social care across Westminster * Support the team's performance in assessments, reviews and safeguarding * Contribute to a supportive, collaborative team culture * Develop strong working relationships with health partners, including CNWL colleagues * Promote independence and wellbeing through strengths-based practice Essential Skills, Qualifications and Experience * Social Work England registration (required) * Experience working within a community mental health team * Strong understanding of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding processes * Ability to work effectively with health professionals and multi-disciplinary teams * Strong organisational skills and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment * Compassionate practice that upholds dignity, respect and person-centred values Most important qualities in the ideal candidate: * Ability to work in partnership with team members and health colleagues * Strong time management and organisational skills * Ability to thrive under pressure and maintain high standards of practice * Commitment to strengths-based practice, compassion and respect Please apply today for more infomation. Don't forget...Eden Brown Synergy offers a £250 referral bonus for Social Workers. If this role isn't for you but you know someone suitable, ask them to get in touch. £250 could be on it's way to you! Your expert recruitment consultant is Becky Dewis, call today on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) Eden Brown Synergy is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Synergy is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free