Liquid Personnel is recruiting an experienced Senior Social Worker for its client’s Mental Health Team based in Cardiff. This is a full-time agency role offering £35–£38 per hour (Umbrella) and the opportunity to work within a well-established Community Mental Health Team supporting adults with complex mental health needs. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and motivated Social Worker looking to take the next step in their career. As a Senior Social Worker, you will play a key role in supporting the Team Manager, supervising colleagues, managing complex and high-risk cases, and driving high-quality practice to achieve positive outcomes for service users and carers. Benefits • Competitive pay rate of £35–£38 per hour Umbrella • Supportive management structure and regular supervision • Opportunity to work within a well-established Community Mental Health Team • Meaningful and rewarding work supporting adults with complex mental health needs • Flexible working arrangements where applicable • Ongoing professional development opportunities • Dedicated support from an experienced recruitment consultant What will your responsibilities be? As a Senior Social Worker within the Mental Health Team, you will: • Manage a complex caseload of adults experiencing significant mental health needs. • Complete strengths-based assessments, care planning, reviews, and risk assessments. • Undertake safeguarding investigations and interventions in line with legislation, policy, and statutory guidance. • Support individuals to maximise their independence, wellbeing, and quality of life. • Work collaboratively with families, carers, health professionals, and partner agencies to coordinate effective support plans. • Prepare reports and attend decision-making forums, panels, safeguarding meetings, and professional reviews. • Provide casework supervision and professional guidance to Social Workers and Social Work Assistants. • Support newly qualified Social Workers, students, and colleagues managing complex cases. • Undertake complex and high-risk work, including cases involving risks to liberty, wellbeing, and personal safety. • Contribute to service development, training initiatives, and continuous practice improvement. • Assist with duty planning and deputise for the Team Manager when required. • Monitor outcomes and identify trends relating to unmet or inappropriately met needs. • Maintain accurate records and effectively utilise corporate systems and databases. Qualifications and Experience To be successful in this role, you must have: • Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification • Current Social Care Wales registration • Enhanced DBS clearance • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle • Eligible to work in the UK • Significant post-qualified experience within Adult Social Care or Mental Health Services • Experience managing complex caseloads within a statutory setting • Experience supervising or supporting colleagues • Strong understanding of mental health, safeguarding, and social care legislation • Excellent assessment, risk management, analytical, and report-writing skills Desirable Skills and Experience • Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification • Experience working within a Community Mental Health Team • Experience supporting staff performance and quality improvement initiatives • Ability to speak Welsh or other community languages Why Liquid Personnel? • Free DBS and compliance service • Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service

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