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Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, a Local Authority, who are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join their team based in London 
  
JOB DETAILS

• PAY RATE: £40.50 per hour
• WORK TYPE: Temporary
• WORK PATTERN: Full Time
• LOCATION: London 

  
JOB SUMMARY
Qualified Social Worker with DipSW / BA / MA Social Work registered with Social Work England or qualified Mental Health Nurse registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council with Bsc / PGDip / MSc in Mental Health Nursing.
Impact of trauma and impact of adverse childhood experiences.

This is a varied and fast-paced role, ideal for an experienced Social Worker or Occupational Therapist who is passionate about high-quality practice and keen to develop their leadership and management experience.

Hybrid working arrangements are in place, enabling you to work flexibly from home or from a range of office bases across the county.



JOB DESCRIPTION
The duties and responsibilities of the role will include:  

• Allocating duty work and providing professional support to Assistant Practitioners on duty
• Managing a range of urgent and complex work, including:
  
  • Protection of Property duties
  • Crisis assessments
  • Commissioning urgent packages of care
  • Initial management of safeguarding referral contacts
• Supporting the ongoing Test and Learn pilot with our mental health care provider
• Holding a small caseload of complex cases and leading on specialist areas of practice

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
The successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies:

• Degree or Diploma in Social Work or Occupational Therapy (CSS or CQSW accepted)
• Registered with Social Work England or HCPC (as appropriate)
• Minimum 3 years’ post-qualification experience within health or social care
• Strong knowledge of relevant health and social care legislation
• Experience of working with complex cases, safeguarding, risk assessment and crisis situations

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review.
HOW TO APPLY
Hit the APPLY button or contact Ellie Hibbard at Tempting Recruitment NOW.

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