Experienced Mental Health Social Worker (L4Z1)

Who You Are

We are seeking a highly motivated and qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England, to join our new Mental Health Social Work team in Adult Social Care. With a deep understanding of the Care Act 2014 and current mental health legislation, you will promote the best interests of residents and carers, assess situations, and take appropriate action based on your professional knowledge and experience. You will champion a strengths-based approach to Social Work and actively contribute to a collaborative and reflective team environment. An Enhanced DBS is required for this role.

What the job involves

As part of the Mental Health Social Work Team at the London Borough of Camden, you will manage a social care workload, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and provide community-based mental health social work. Your role includes conducting needs assessments, creating care plans, safeguarding vulnerable adults, and engaging in crisis management. You will use Camden's strength-based "What Matters" approach, focusing on recovery and trauma-informed care, and support a meaningful life for individuals with mental health challenges. This community-based position offers flexibility, with opportunities for home-working and community outreach.

Skills

• Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England
• Understanding of Care Act 2014 and mental health legislation
• Experience in community-based mental health social care
• Ability to conduct holistic needs assessments and create care plans
• Skills in safeguarding and crisis management
• Strengths-based, recovery-focused, and trauma-informed care approach
• Collaboration within multidisciplinary teams
• Professional development and reflective practice
• Knowledge of IT systems (Carenotes, RIO, Mosaic) an advantage
• Adaptability, customer service, and interprofessional collaboration skills
• Confidence, resilience, and analytical judgment