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Qualified Adult's Mental Health Social Worker

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United Kingdom , Blackburn, Lancashire

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Salary:

29.00 - 30.00 GBP / Hour

Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled and dedicated Qualified Adult's Mental Health Social Worker to join a supportive, co-located Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) in the Blackburn with Darwen area. You will be responsible for providing expert social work services, promoting recovery, independence, and social inclusion for adults experiencing severe and enduring mental health conditions. This role requires a confident practitioner with a thorough understanding of relevant social care and mental health legislation.

Job Responsibility:

  • Undertake Statutory Assessments: Complete high-quality, person-centred social care assessments under the Care Act 2014, focusing on needs, strengths, and desired outcomes
  • Case Management: Manage a complex caseload, prioritising work based on need, risk, and promoting positive risk enablement
  • Safeguarding: Lead on adult safeguarding enquiries (Section 42), developing and implementing robust safeguarding plans in line with multi-agency procedures
  • Legal Compliance: Apply knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (including undertaking Best Interest Assessments/BIAs if qualified), the Mental Health Act 1983 (including participating in AMHP duty if qualified), and relevant Human Rights legislation
  • Care Planning: Develop, implement, and review comprehensive care and support plans in collaboration with the service user, their families, carers, and the MDT
  • Multi-Agency Working: Work collaboratively within the MDT (including Psychiatrists, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, etc.) and with external agencies (e.g., housing, voluntary sector) to ensure a holistic approach to care
  • Advocacy & Rights: Champion the rights and choices of service users, advocating on their behalf to ensure they receive their entitlements and are treated with dignity and respect
  • Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, timely, and detailed records using electronic case management systems

Requirements:

  • A Degree/Diploma in Social Work or equivalent
  • Current and valid registration with Social Work England (SWE)
  • Significant post-qualifying experience (minimum of 1-2 years typically required for locum rates) in an Adults Mental Health or Adult Social Care setting
  • Confident and demonstrable understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Mental Health Act 1983
  • Excellent communication, assessment, analysis, and report-writing skills
  • The ability to manage a challenging workload autonomously is crucial
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a car for travel across the Blackburn with Darwen area (essential for home visits and community work)

Nice to have:

  • Current Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) status
  • Current Best Interest Assessor (BIA) status
  • Experience in a community-based mental health service

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 22, 2026

Expiration:
March 18, 2026

Work Type:
Hybrid work
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