Senior Social Worker – Mental Health Team

Job title:

Senior Social Worker – Mental Health Team

Company

Sanctuary Personnel

Job description

JOB-20240819-db742659Senior Social Worker – Mental Health Team, Oldham | £35 per hourSanctuary Personnel, a highly regarded social care recruitment agency, is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join the Mental Health Team in Oldham. This position is well-suited to experienced practitioners who are ready to take on additional responsibility while continuing to deliver excellent, person-centred support to adults experiencing mental health difficulties.With a competitive pay rate of £35 per hour, this locum role combines leadership responsibilities with complex casework, offering the chance to influence good practice within a progressive authority.If you’re new to locum work, Sanctuary ensures you’ll receive full support throughout your placement, including:Exclusive vacancies – Senior roles within adult mental health not available via other agencies.Security of work – Our strong partnerships with local authorities often lead to contract extensions.Permanent pathways – If you decide you’d prefer a permanent position, our dedicated team can help.Expert consultant guidance – Regular check-ins from consultants who understand adult mental health practice.Requirements for this role:Recognised Social Work qualification (degree, diploma, or equivalent).Social Work England registration.Considerable post-qualification experience within adult mental health services.Ability to manage complex caseloads and provide guidance or mentoring to colleagues.Willingness to complete compliance checks (fully supported by Sanctuary).Why join Oldham’s Mental Health Team?This position allows you to combine senior-level responsibility with meaningful frontline practice, making a direct impact on outcomes for vulnerable adults.Specialist expertise – Manage challenging and complex cases across safeguarding, crisis support, and recovery.Leadership opportunity – Contribute to service development and offer mentoring to less experienced staff.

Expected salary

£35 per hour

Location

Oldham, Greater Manchester

Job date

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 22:38:15 GMT

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