Adult Social Worker, Mental Health Team, Kensington & Chelsea

Adult Social Worker, Mental Health Team, Kensington & Chelsea 

This secondment is for a 4-month period to cover maternity leave, with the potential to be extended  
 As a Senior Social Worker, you’ll bring expertise, leadership and empathy to a dedicated team working with adults facing severe and enduring mental health challenges. You’ll guide colleagues, manage complex cases and help ensure safe, person-centred care 
 In this varied and meaningful role, you’ll support the day-to-day running of the mental health team, deputising for the Team Manager and acting as Duty Manager on a rota. You’ll help screen new referrals, manage triage and safeguarding 
concerns, and ensure duty work is handled efficiently and with care. 
 You’ll lead by example in multi-agency meetings, offering a clear social work voice in decision-making. You’ll work closely with community mental health teams, voluntary groups and healthcare partners – building relationships that 
improve support and keep people safe. 
 While you’ll manage a smaller caseload, you’ll be working on complex cases – from Care Act assessments and safeguarding to court proceedings. You’ll also play an important mentoring role, supervising and supporting newly qualified 
social workers and apprentices. 
£36 per hour. 
 
This is a contract role 
 
This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:-  

• A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to  

• An easy registration process (all done online)  

• Referral schemes and incentives   

• Ongoing compliance managed for you  

• Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more. 

  
Not looking right now? We also offer generous referral bonuses so please pass on to a colleague or friend who may be!  
 Please contact Helen on 07901286967 or email helen.omara@pprsocialcare.co.uk for more information.