Adults Social Worker – Mental Health #000A13E91

Adults, Older People, Physical Disabilities, Qualified Social Worker, Skills
Ashton-under-Lyne
June 9, 2025
£32 - £35 / hour
Interim / temporary

Job Description

🚑 Adult Mental Health Social Worker – Ward Discharge & Community Care

Long-term temp assignment · 36 hrs pw · Mon–Fri · Competitive hourly rate

Why this role rocks 🤘

  • Fast-paced impact: own hospital-discharge cases, cut delays and help adults get home safely.

  • Clinical variety: Care Act assessments, Section 117 aftercare, complex funding applications and Court/CoP work – no two referrals the same.

  • Integrated team vibe: work side-by-side with nurses, OTs and psychiatrists in a service that lives the STRIVE values of Trust, Support & Respect.

  • Temp freedom + stability: weekly agency pay, mileage on the clock and a long booking that lets you plan ahead.

What you’ll be doing

  • Turbo-charge ward discharges 🏥 – complete strengths-based Care Act assessments on the ward, draft support plans and secure rapid, safe exits.

  • Unlock funding 💷 – write clear business cases, s117 agreements and Continuing Healthcare submissions to secure the right packages first time.

  • Safeguard & advocate 🛡️ – chair risk meetings, prepare CoP DoL / 21a reports and give confident evidence if required.

  • Keep carers in the loop 🤝 – complete Carer assessments and connect families to support that really helps.

  • Rotate onto duty 🔄 – cover the duty line on a rota, triage new referrals and offer rapid social-care advice across the MDT.

What you’ll bring

  • SWE-registered Social Worker (CQSW/DipSW/BA/BSc).

  • Solid post-qualifying experience in adult mental-health social care – ward or community.

  • Up-to-date know-how on the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 & Adult Safeguarding.

  • Confident writer of court-standard reports and funding applications.

  • Full UK driving licence & own car 🚗 (mileage paid).

(AMHP, BIA or Practice Educator ticks = gold stars 🌟)

What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive Band H+ hourly rate (paid weekly).

  • Mileage reimbursement, free parking at most NHS sites.

  • Flexible working within a supportive 09:00–17:00, Mon–Fri service.

  • Regular reflective supervision, CPD funding and access to council/NHS training.

  • Up to 31 days leave equivalent on longer bookings, plus staff-discount schemes.

Ready to make discharge delays yesterday’s problem?

Ping your CV to rob@semester.co.uk or call 0161 419 9285 for a no-pressure chat.

Semester Recruitment & Tameside Council celebrate diversity and are proudly Disability Confident. All offers subject to enhanced DBS & refs.

The following is essential criteria:

– Degree in Social Work

– SWE Registration

– Right to work within the UK

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

You must have:

  • A professional qualification in social work

  • Social Work England registration.

  • Post qualified experience.

  • Enhanced DBS/Update service.

  • References required for the last 5 years of employment.

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

  • Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.

  • Competitive Rates of pay

  • In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support

  • Enhanced DBS completed.

  • Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team

  • An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant

  • Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area

If you would like to find out more information about this role, or the other opportunities Semester.co.uk have available feel free to click the ‘Apply’ button**

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