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Community Mental Health (Adult Social Care)

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (Newcastle City Council)

Pay Rate: £28.00 per hour

Contract: Initial 4-week placement (with a strong likelihood of extension)

Are you an experienced Adult Social Care practitioner looking for your next contract? Newcastle City Council is seeking a Progressed Social Worker to join their dynamic Community Mental Health Social Work Team.

This role is ideal for a skilled practitioner who can step in, deliver high-quality social work interventions, and support adults experiencing mental health difficulties to live safely and independently within the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry a caseload of adults with complex needs, primarily focusing on individuals experiencing mental health difficulties.
• Complete strengths-based assessments, care planning, and robust risk management under Adult Social Care frameworks.
• Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams, health partners, and community services to achieve positive outcomes.
• Apply statutory guidance, including the Care Act 2014 and relevant mental health legislation, to protect and empower vulnerable adults.

Candidate Requirements

• Social Work qualification and active registration with Social Work England.
• Proven experience as a Progressed / Experienced Social Worker within Adult Social Care.
• Direct experience working with adults experiencing mental health difficulties is highly desirable.
• Strong assessment, report-writing, and complex decision-making skills.

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