394 mental health social worker jobs found

Our client, Halifax Council is looking for a Qualified Social Worker ot join their Mental health team. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on...

ob Title Agency Social Worker - Adult Social Care / Mental Health Band / Grade Agency Social Worker Location Torbay & South Devon area (On-site / Community Based) Rate £29.78 per hour (Total rate) Contract Initial 12-week contract ASAP start Potential extension subject to service need Hours Full-time Monday to Friday Job Summary We are currently seeking 3 experienced Agency Social Workers to support Adult Social Care services within either Mental Health or Generic Adult Teams. This is an urgent requirement for experienced practitioners who are confident managing complex caseloads and working autonomously within a fast-paced community setting. Key Responsibilities Manage a complex caseload within Adult Social Care or Mental Health services Undertake Care Act assessments and reviews Complete safeguarding enquiries (Section 42) Carry out mental capacity assessments and Best Interest decisions...

Possession of full driving licence, access to a vehicle and willingness to travel both inside and outside the council area as required Working within a specialist mental health team. Candidates will need to live within one hour driving distance from Highbury Hospital. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance

Qualified Social Workers required within the Mental Health Team 3 Month Contract (Possible extension) Rate £38 Per hour (Umbrella Rate) Location: Countywide visits and hybrid working Skills and Experience Required Strong experience in working within adult mental health services A good understanding of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Section 117 responsibilities Confidence managing complex risk, safeguarding, and multi‑agency work The ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment Provide support and therapy to individuals and families experiencing mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, or substance misuse, using a strengths-based approach. Conduct assessments (psychosocial, risk, care needs) to establish diagnoses and identify required support. Develop and monitor individualised care plans, in collaboration with clients and multidisciplinary teams. Undertake crisis intervention and risk management, safeguarding vulnerable...

Senior Social Worker – Dudley Disability Services 📍 Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council 💷 £31.97 per hour inclusive of holiday pay 🕒 Flexible & Hybrid Working Available Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for a rewarding senior role with genuine flexibility to support your home and work life balance? Dudley Disability Services is seeking dedicated Senior Social Workers to join our friendly and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference while benefiting from hybrid working arrangements and a positive working environment. 🔎 The Role As a Senior Social Worker, you will: Complete Care Act assessments, develop person-centred support plans, and carry out regular reviews. Promote independence, manage risk, and uphold individuals’ rights and choices. Lead on safeguarding enquiries and undertake Mental Capacity Act (MCA) assessments. Work collaboratively with families, health professionals, and care providers to coordinate effective...

Assistant Support Worker  LOCATION:             Reading SALARY:                 PAYE Rate - £12.79 + Holiday pay DURATION:             Temp to Perm HOURS:                   Full-time - 40 Hours per week (Early: 8.00am – 4.30pm Late: 1pm -9.30pm)    Make a Difference Every Day We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Assistant Support Worker to join our Homelessness Services team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support vulnerable individuals in achieving positive life changes and moving towards more sustainable, independent lifestyles. Working as part of a supportive team, you will help deliver high-quality, trauma-sensitive and psychologically informed support to people experiencing homelessness. About the Role As an Assistant Support Worker, you will: Support clients to attend housing and non-housing appointments Assist with completing forms and applying for benefits Deliver and support in-house programmes designed to achieve positive outcomes Carry...

Supported Housing Support Worker Location: Cullompton Salary: £14.12 per hour + holiday pay or £15.82 umbrella Hours: Monday to Sunday 9am - 5pm, 1 weekend in 3 lone working. 37hr/week, however we would consider 30hr/week.  Contract duration: 8-12 weeks About the Role    We’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our young people project in Cullompton. This role is ideal for someone who genuinely wants to make a difference by helping people achieve independence and stability in their lives.    You’ll play a key part in creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for residents. The goal is to empower individuals to reach their personal goals, develop life skills, and prepare for independent living.    Key Responsibilities Build positive, professional relationships with residents, colleagues, and partner agencies. Support the day-to-day running of supported accommodation, ensuring high standards of service delivery. Assist residents...

We’re excited to offer an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Team Manager in a Mental Health Team to join a forward-thinking and supportive local authority.  You’ll enjoy hybrid working arrangements, with the flexibility to work from home up to between two/three days per week, supporting a healthy work-life balance and allowing you to manage your professional and personal commitments effectively. At Leaders in Care, we also offer an exclusive loyalty bonus as part of your rate, recognising the dedication and expertise you bring to the role. We’ve partnered with this authority for some time and can confidently say they value their team, offering stability, growth, and a genuinely supportive working culture - something not always found in agency management positions. Key Responsibilities: Provide leadership and professional oversight to social work staff, ensuring practice aligns with the Care Act, Mental Health Act, and local policy. Support the effective management...

Job Title: Behaviour Support Worker Area: Rochdale, Greater Manchester Start Date: Monday 23rd February 2026 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £525-£700 per week (Dependent on experience and responsibilities) Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm About the School: Are you a patient, resilient, and nurturing individual with a passion for supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We are working with a welcoming and inclusive specialist school in Rochdale seeking dedicated a SEMH Behaviour Support Worker to join their supportive teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine impact on pupils who need encouragement, stability, and guidance to thrive in their learning and development. SEMH Behaviour Support Worker Role and Responsibilities: Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery, behaviour support, and interventions tailored...

Job Title: Behaviour Support Worker Area: Oldham, Greater Manchester Start Date: Monday 23rd February 2026 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £525-£700 per week (Dependent on experience and responsibilities) Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm About the School: Are you a patient, resilient, and nurturing individual with a passion for supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We are working with a welcoming and inclusive specialist SEND school in Oldham, seeking a dedicated SEND Behaviour Support Worker to join their supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine impact on pupils who need encouragement, stability, and tailored support to thrive in their learning and personal development. SEMH Behaviour Support Worker Role and Responsibilities: Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs Assist the...

Adults Social Worker – Learning Disabilities Team Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council £31.97 per hour | Locum Contract | 37 Hours per Week Are you an experienced Adults Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity? Dudley MBC is seeking a confident and skilled Social Worker to join their Learning Disabilities Team, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs to live safe, independent and fulfilling lives. This is a fast-paced, rewarding role for someone with at least 2 years’ post-qualified permanent experience in Adults Social Work who thrives in statutory services. The Role You will manage a varied and complex caseload, completing: Care Act 2014 assessments and reviews using strengths-based, person-centred approaches Support planning and risk management Section 42 safeguarding enquiries Mental Capacity Assessments (MCA) and Best Interest decisions Court of Protection and DoLS work Transitions from Children’s to Adult Services...

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Workforce Personnel are currently recruiting experienced and compassionate Care Workers to support a variety of residential and nursing homes across Bedfordshire and Central Bedfordshire. In this rewarding role, you’ll be supporting residents with a wide range of needs including elderly care, mental health, and learning disabilities. You’ll help improve their quality of life through personal care, companionship, and emotional support. Key Responsibilities: * Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility) * Support with medication management and care plans * Help with meal preparation, feeding, and hydration * Provide emotional support and build strong, trusting relationships * Monitor and report changes in health or behaviour * Maintain accurate and up-to-date care records * Ensure a clean, safe, and supportive environment * Encourage participation in recreational and...

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Workforce Personnel are currently recruiting experienced and compassionate Care Workers to support a variety of residential and nursing homes across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Central Bedfordshire. In this rewarding role, you’ll be supporting residents with a wide range of needs including elderly care, mental health, and learning disabilities. You’ll help improve their quality of life through personal care, companionship, and emotional support. Key Responsibilities: * Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility) * Support with medication management and care plans * Help with meal preparation, feeding, and hydration * Provide emotional support and build strong, trusting relationships * Monitor and report changes in health or behaviour * Maintain accurate and up-to-date care records * Ensure a clean, safe, and supportive environment * Encourage participation in...

Youth Worker - SEMH School (Oldham, OL1) 📍 Based in Oldham 🕣 Monday-Friday | 8:30am-3:30pm 💷 £16.11 per hour 📅 Immediate start available We are recruiting a passionate and resilient Youth Worker to support students in a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school setting. This role is ideal for someone with experience working with vulnerable young people who thrives on building strong relationships and making a real difference. The role You will support students who may present behavioural challenges, emotional needs, or barriers to learning. Your focus will be on engagement, mentoring, and helping young people develop positive coping strategies both inside and outside the classroom. Key responsibilities Providing 1:1 and small group mentoring Supporting emotional regulation and behaviour management Acting as a positive role model Encouraging participation in lessons and structured activities Building trust with students who may have experienced trauma...

The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working across Monday - Sunday on a rota basis covering early (8AM - 4PM, 8AM - 5PM & 8AM - 5:30PM) and late (2:30PM - 10:30PM & 3:30PM - 10:30PM) shifts. In this position, you will be expected to; - Hold a caseload of 4 key clients and conduct regular key working sessions resulting in personalised Support Plans that promote wellbeing, recovery, and successful move-on - Complete ongoing risk and needs assessments - Work within a psychologically informed environment to facilitate change and support clients with challenging behaviours and complex needs - Work in partnership with multiple agencies including statutory teams, to support the wellbeing of clients - Ensure that the accommodation is properly maintained and support the clients to sustain their tenancy and participate in positive and successful move on - Involve clients in the decisions made about them and encourage participation in the wider...

The Role Are you a resilient and empathetic individual with experience in Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) support? We are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist provision in Blackpool. You will be working with children and young people who have faced significant barriers to learning. This role requires a "trauma-informed" approach, focusing on building secure relationships and providing the emotional stability these students need to succeed in the classroom. Key Responsibilities 1:1 SEMH Support: Providing tailored emotional and academic support to students with Complex Needs and EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties). De-escalation: Implementing Positive Behaviour Management strategies to support students during periods of emotional dysregulation. EHCP Implementation: Working closely with the SENCO to track progress against Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets. ADHD & Autism Support: Utilizing specialist strategies...

Recovery Coordinator £18 per hour Location: Erith DA8 Clearance Required: Enhanced DBS Caseload of approx. c40/45. Hours of work: Mon - fri 09:00 - 17:00, every other Tuesday 11:30 - 19:30. Make a Real Difference in People’s Recovery Journeys We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Recovery Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will support individuals affected by drug and alcohol misuse at every stage of their recovery — from initial assessment and engagement through structured treatment and into sustained recovery. (This includes providing 121 sessions, group sessions, triage's / assessments, supporting clients on OST medication) This is a varied and rewarding position where you will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care that promotes long-term positive outcomes. What You’ll Be Doing * Managing a caseload of service users, developing and reviewing personalised recovery and treatment plans. *...

Join Nurseplus as a Recovery Worker – Supporting Homeless Individuals to Rebuild Their Lives At Nurseplus, every shift you work is an opportunity to make a real difference. As a temporary Recovery Worker, you’ll play a vital role in supporting individuals experiencing homelessness, many of whom are affected by mental ill health, substance misuse, and social exclusion. You’ll be working across a range of services including street outreach, supported housing, hostels, and community-based projects, helping people move towards stability, independence, and long-term recovery. Why Choose Nurseplus? • Flexibility that Works for You: Choose shifts that suit your lifestyle – full-time, part-time, days, nights, or weekends. • Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates: Earn between £12.21 and £17.50 per hour, paid weekly (higher rates apply for bank holidays). • Workwise App: Manage your availability and easily book shifts that work for you. • Paid Industry-Leading Training: Fully funded...

Locum Senior Adult Social Worker Sensory Services Team - SW Herts OP & Sensory Services Apsley 1, Brindley Way, Hemel Hempstead £35.00 per hour Hertfordshire County Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Adult Social Worker to join its specialist Sensory Services Team in Hemel Hempstead on a locum basis. Hertfordshire is widely recognised for its commitment to high standards of practice, strong leadership, and investment in frontline services. The council promotes a culture of professional autonomy, reflective supervision, and manageable caseloads, ensuring social workers are supported to deliver effective and defensible practice. This is a specialist opportunity to work within a well-established Sensory Services Team, supporting adults with sensory impairments to maximise independence, wellbeing, and community engagement. The service works in line with the Care Act 2014, placing strengths-based practice and person-centred outcomes at the core of its...

SEND Teaching Assistant Are you experienced with special educational Teaching Assistant needs and looking to start a new role from September? Have you previously worked in these roles or roles with a similar background? If so, this could be the new job for you: * 1-1 Teaching Assistant * Support worker * Care worker * Social worker * SEMH roles-mental health support I am currently recruiting for Primary Schools across all areas of Lincolnshire that are seeking to appoint TA's (SEND, 1:1 and General) for their school. There are a range of roles and needs that we're looking to fill; these will be discussed on a phone call, but the general role will be to support a class teacher or an individual child to provide an enabling environment for the children. We require: * DBS on the Update Service OR permission for us to process one for you at a cost to yourself * Ability to get references to cover the last two years (If you have been out of employment for the past 2 years+ you will...