Description
Our client based in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Mental Health Team, working within a community setting to support adults with complex mental health needs.
In this role, you will work with individuals, families and carers to promote independence, recovery and wellbeing, ensuring that people are supported to make informed decisions about their care. You will carry out comprehensive assessments, care planning and reviews, while managing risk and safeguarding adults in line with statutory duties.
Working within a multi-disciplinary environment, you will collaborate closely with health colleagues, partner agencies and community services to deliver joined-up, person-centred support. The role involves working with complex and high-risk cases, requiring sound professional judgement and strong analytical skills.
Key Responsibilities
Core duties include:
- Managing a caseload of adults with mental health needs, including complex and high-risk situations.
- Undertaking comprehensive assessments, identifying needs, risks and appropriate interventions.
- Developing, implementing and reviewing care and support plans to promote recovery and independence.
- Working in accordance with relevant legislation and statutory guidance to safeguard adults at risk.
- Supporting individuals to understand their circumstances and make informed choices about their care.
- Working closely with families, carers and support networks, ensuring their needs are recognised and addressed.
- Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, including health professionals and external partners, to provide co-ordinated support.
- Undertaking and managing risk assessments, ensuring decisions are proportionate and defensible.
- Managing and prioritising workload effectively, balancing competing demands using professional judgement.
- Preparing for and contributing to case conferences, reviews and decision-making forums.
- Maintaining accurate, up-to-date and high-quality records in line with organisational policies.
- Contributing to team development, service improvement and practice standards.
- Providing guidance or informal support to less experienced staff where appropriate.
- Working within budget frameworks to help identify appropriate and cost-effective support arrangements.
Qualifications & Experience
Professional Qualification
- Degree in Social Work (or equivalent)
Registration
- Registered with Social Care Wales
Experience
- Minimum 2 years’ post-qualified experience (including completion of ASYE or equivalent)
- Experience working with adults experiencing mental health difficulties
- Experience managing complex caseloads and high-risk situations
- Experience completing:
- Mental health assessments and care planning
- Risk assessments and safeguarding work
- Reviews and ongoing support planning
- Experience working within a community or multi-disciplinary mental health setting
- Experience working with carers and wider support networks
Legislation Knowledge
Strong working knowledge of:
- Mental Health legislation and policy
- Care Act 2014
- Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Safeguarding Adults procedures
- Relevant social care legislation and guidance
Skills
- Strong assessment and risk analysis skills within a mental health setting
- Ability to manage a demanding and varied workload effectively
- Excellent communication skills, with a professional and non-judgemental approach
- Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams
- High standard of written work and case recording
- Ability to advocate confidently on behalf of service users
- Strong organisational and decision-making skills
- Ability to promote independence, recovery and resilience
- A proactive, resilient and solution-focused approach
Why Liquid Personnel?
- Free DBS and compliance service
- Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly
- Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
- Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
- Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
- Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
- “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
- “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *
Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. * Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes.
Reasonable Adjustments:
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.
BH - 200329
GH - 35385
#LPA
Similar jobs
Est. 74,480 GBP
Liquid Personnel is recruiting an experienced Senior Social Worker for its client’s Mental Health Team based in Cardiff. This is a full-time agency role offering £35–£38 per hour (Umbrella) and the opportunity to work wi…
Est. 35,000 GBP
Our client is actively resourcing for 3x Adult Social Workers to support the following teams in Bridgend. CMHT, West Network Team (Community) and Hospital The postholder will undertake complex assessments, coordinate car…
Est. 35,000 GBP
Liquid Personnel is currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join its client’s Integrated Cluster Network Team based in Bridgend, Wales. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a multi‑disciplinary…
Est. 35,000 GBP
Liquid Personnel is seeking Adult Social Workers to join its client’s Mental Health team, based in Neath Port Talbot. This role sits within a Community Mental Health Team in Neath Port Talbot, supporting adults experienc…
Est. 35,000 GBP
Liquid Personnel is recruiting an Adult Social Worker to join its client’s Contact & Assessment team, based in Cardiff. What will your responsibilities be? Assist individuals to resolve major difficulties in their li…
Est. 67,200 GBP
Our client based in Shropshire is seeking an experienced Mental Health Social Worker to join their dedicated Mental Health Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner to support adults with complex…
Est. 35,000 GBP
A Local Authority mental health social work team is seeking an experienced Social Worker to work alongside health colleagues within a Community Mental Health Team based at Dewi Sant Health Park, Rhondda Cynon Taf. What w…
Est. 35,000 GBP
Liquid Personnel is recruiting an Adult Social Worker to join its client’s Integrated Network team, based in Bridgend.This is an exciting time to join our Integrated Cluster Network Teams. The Cluster Team work and suppo…
Est. 35,000 GBP
Our client, based in Cornwall, is seeking an experienced Adult Social Worker to join their Mental Health Team. This role focuses on supporting adults with complex and enduring mental health needs, including individuals p…
Est. 35,000 GBP
Liquid Personnel is recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join its client in a Learning Disabilities Team in Rhondda Cynon Taf. This role focuses on undertaking strengths-based assessments and reviews in line wi…
Est. 71,564 GBP
Job Title: Social Worker - Mental HealthSection/Team: Mental Health TeamPay Rate: £34.45 per hourLocation: Camden Job Description: Liquid Personnel is looking for an experienced Adult Social Worker for its client’s Menta…
Est. 35,000 GBP
Our client based in Flintshire is seeking an experienced Adult Social Worker to join their Locality Team. This is a key practitioner role reporting into the Team Manager, requiring a confident and autonomous social worke…
Est. 35,000 GBP
Our client based in North Somerset is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Adult Services Community Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner to work with adults, carers, and familie…
Est. 35,000 GBP
Liquid Personnel is recruiting a Children’s Social Worker to join its client’s Child Protection team, based in Cardiff. What will your responsibilities be? Conduct assessments of children and families to identify risks a…
Est. 35,000 GBP
Our client is looking for a passionate and experienced Children’s Social Worker to join their Child Protection team in Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable childr…
Est. 35,000 GBP
Liquid Personnel is recruiting an Adult’s Social Worker to join its client’s team, based in Conwy. What will your responsibilities be? Hospital discharge planning — Lead safe and timely discharges by completing strengths…
Est. 35,000 GBP
Liquid Personnel is recruiting a Children’s Social Worker to join its client’s Referral and Assessment team, based in Cardiff. What will your responsibilities be? Receive and screen referrals from professionals, families…
Est. 35,000 GBP
Liquid Personnel is recruiting Social Worker for its client's Referral and Assessment team at Vale of Glamorgan. What will your responsibilities be? Receive and screen referrals from professionals, families, or the publi…
Est. 35,000 GBP
Our client based in Swindon is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Mental Health Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to work within a progressive and supportive service that…
Est. 40,000 GBP
Liquid Personnel is recruiting an Adult's Social Worker to join its client’s Mental Wellbeing Service team, based in Southampton This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to work within a specialist M…
Est. 35,000 GBP
Our client based in Derby is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Adult Social Care Community Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to support adults with care and support need…
Est. 35,000 GBP
Liquid Personnel is recruiting a Children’s Social Worker to join its client’s Children's Services team, based in Newton. What will your responsibilities be? Manage cases within CASP, Child Protection, PLO, Court, and Lo…
Est. 35,000 GBP
Liquid Personnel is recruiting an Adult Social Worker to join its client’s Mental Health team, based in Oldham. What will your responsibilities be? Mental Health Assessment — Complete holistic social care and mental heal…
Est. 35,000 GBP
Our client, based in Derbyshire, is seeking an experienced Adult Social Worker to join their Prevention and Personalisation Team. This role focuses on early intervention, strengths-based practice, and promoting independe…
Est. 35,000 GBP
Liquid Personnel is recruiting a Children’s Social Worker to join its client’s Children's Services team, based in Swansea. What will your responsibilities be? Manage cases within CASP, Child Protection, PLO, Court, and L…
Est. 35,000 GBP
Liquid Personnel is recruiting an Adult Social Worker to join its client’s Mental Health Team, based in Hounslow. This role focuses on supporting adults with complex and enduring mental health needs, including individual…
Est. 35,000 GBP
Liquid Personnel is recruiting a Children’s Social Worker to join its client’s Children's Services team, based in Ceredigion. What will your responsibilities be? Manage cases within CASP, Child Protection, PLO, Court, an…
Est. 35,000 GBP
Liquid Personnel is recruiting experienced Social Workers – Children's Services for a range of opportunities across South Wales. Positions are available within several frontline Children's Services teams, including CASP,…
Est. 35,000 GBP
Liquid Personnel is recruiting a Children’s Social Worker to join its client’s Child Protection team, based in Vales Of Glamorgan. What will your responsibilities be? Conduct assessments of children and families to ident…
Est. 45,000 GBP
Our client is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join an Adults Mental Health Team in Dudley. This role is ideal for a confident practitioner who can manage complex caseloads while providing…