Mental Health Social Worker (Adults)
| Posting date: | 04 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28.19 to £38.56 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Pay Rates: PAYE £28.19 per hour / Limited/Umbrella £38.56 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 January 2026 |
| Location: | Somerset, South West England |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Neway International Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | OR18458 |
Summary
Neway International are seeking a Mental Health Social Worker (Adults) to join our client Somerset Council.
Location: Church Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5AT
Hours: 37 per week
Start Date: 22 December 2025
Duration: ongoing long term
Pay Rates: PAYE £28.19 per hour / Limited/Umbrella £38.56 per hour
Work Pattern: Hybrid – minimum of 2 days in office/Somerset
About the Client
Somerset Council’s Adults Services & Housing directorate is committed to supporting adults with mental health needs by delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Their vision is to promote recovery, independence, and wellbeing through integrated services, ensuring statutory duties are met and vulnerable individuals receive the support they need.
The Role
As a Mental Health Social Worker, you will provide professional interventions to adults experiencing mental health difficulties. This role covers a secondment until August 2026 and requires you to manage complex caseloads, safeguard vulnerable individuals, and deliver statutory assessments. You will work collaboratively with health professionals, housing services, voluntary organisations, and other agencies to ensure integrated care and positive outcomes for service users.
Key Responsibilities
Undertake Care Act assessments, support planning, and reviews for individuals with mental health needs.
Apply the principles of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act in practice.
Manage complex caseloads, prioritising safeguarding and risk management.
Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and contribute to discharge planning.
Maintain accurate case records, ensuring compliance with data protection and confidentiality standards.
Respond promptly to urgent situations and adapt to changing priorities.
Candidate Requirements
Essential:
Qualified Social Worker with current registration (Social Work England).
Experience in mental health social work, including statutory assessments and safeguarding.
Strong knowledge of relevant legislation: Care Act, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
Location: Church Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5AT
Hours: 37 per week
Start Date: 22 December 2025
Duration: ongoing long term
Pay Rates: PAYE £28.19 per hour / Limited/Umbrella £38.56 per hour
Work Pattern: Hybrid – minimum of 2 days in office/Somerset
About the Client
Somerset Council’s Adults Services & Housing directorate is committed to supporting adults with mental health needs by delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Their vision is to promote recovery, independence, and wellbeing through integrated services, ensuring statutory duties are met and vulnerable individuals receive the support they need.
The Role
As a Mental Health Social Worker, you will provide professional interventions to adults experiencing mental health difficulties. This role covers a secondment until August 2026 and requires you to manage complex caseloads, safeguard vulnerable individuals, and deliver statutory assessments. You will work collaboratively with health professionals, housing services, voluntary organisations, and other agencies to ensure integrated care and positive outcomes for service users.
Key Responsibilities
Undertake Care Act assessments, support planning, and reviews for individuals with mental health needs.
Apply the principles of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act in practice.
Manage complex caseloads, prioritising safeguarding and risk management.
Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and contribute to discharge planning.
Maintain accurate case records, ensuring compliance with data protection and confidentiality standards.
Respond promptly to urgent situations and adapt to changing priorities.
Candidate Requirements
Essential:
Qualified Social Worker with current registration (Social Work England).
Experience in mental health social work, including statutory assessments and safeguarding.
Strong knowledge of relevant legislation: Care Act, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.