Total Assist is currently recruiting for an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join a specialist private mental health service in Berkshire.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a specialist mental health and rehabilitation setting, supporting adults with complex mental health needs. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery, safeguard vulnerable individuals and support positive outcomes.

The successful candidate will have strong assessment and care planning skills, with the ability to manage a varied caseload and work collaboratively with service users, families and partner agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of service users with complex mental health needs.
• Complete comprehensive assessments and develop person-centred care plans.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and care reviews.
• Support safeguarding procedures and ensure risks are appropriately identified and managed.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, families and external agencies.
• Support service users with their recovery, rehabilitation and transition into the community.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records in line with professional standards.
• Ensure all practice complies with relevant legislation, policies and safeguarding requirements.

Requirements

• Recognised Social Work qualification.
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Previous experience within adult mental health services.
• Strong assessment, care planning and case management skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, mental health legislation and risk management.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary working skills.

Experience within secure mental health, forensic services or rehabilitation settings would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Excellent hourly rate, negotiable depending on experience.
• Ongoing locum opportunity.
• Full-time and part-time working patterns considered.
• Opportunity to work within a specialist mental health service.
• Dedicated support from Total Assist throughout the recruitment and placement process.