Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
Social Care
Contract | Full Time
ASAP
07/04/2025
05/05/2025
Exciting Opportunity: Band 6 Social Worker - Community Mental Health Team (Cambridge)
We have an exciting opportunity with great pay and flexibility!
Job Title: Social Worker (Band 6) Location: Cambridge Duration: Ongoing Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM Start Date: ASAP Rate of Pay: £26 per hour (umbrella)
What You'll Be Doing:
Join a dynamic Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) in Cambridge as a Band 6 Social Worker. You'll play a vital role in supporting adults experiencing a range of complex mental health issues within the community. Your key responsibilities will include:
✔ Managing a caseload of service users with varying needs ✔ Conducting comprehensive assessments and creating person-centred care plans ✔ Delivering recovery-focused interventions in line with Care Act and Mental Health Act frameworks ✔ Working collaboratively with MDT colleagues, families, and external agencies ✔ Safeguarding and risk management duties to ensure client safety and wellbeing ✔ Supporting service users' access to community resources and long-term recovery
Requirements & Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
✔ A current and valid Social Work England registration ✔ Experience working within a CMHT or similar community mental health setting ✔ Strong knowledge of safeguarding procedures and mental health legislation ✔ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ✔ The ability to work independently and manage your own caseload ✔ A valid full UK driver's licence (preferred but not essential)
Working Hours & Contract Duration:
This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday from 9 AM - 5 PM, offering consistency and a healthy work-life balance. The contract is ongoing, with a strong potential for extension based on performance and service demand.
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