Social Worker - Mental Health Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Social Worker – Mental Health Team, Rochdale | £30 per hour

Sanctuary Personnel, a trusted and highly rated social care recruitment agency, is recruiting Social Workers to join the Mental Health Team in Rochdale. This locum role is an excellent opportunity to support adults with mental health needs, working within a collaborative and supportive local authority.

At £30 per hour, this role is ideal for social workers seeking to expand their mental health expertise while benefiting from Sanctuary’s dedicated support throughout the placement.

Whether you’re an experienced locum or considering your first placement, we’ll provide full guidance:

• Exclusive opportunities – Mental Health Team roles not advertised by other agencies.

• Job security – Our strong relationships with local services often result in contract extensions.

• Flexibility – If you’d prefer a permanent position, our recruitment team can explore suitable roles.

• Specialist support – Consultants who understand adult mental health will check in regularly.

Requirements for the role:

• Recognised Social Work qualification (degree, diploma, or equivalent).

• Registration with Social Work England.

• Previous experience working within adult mental health services in the UK.

• Willingness to complete compliance checks (full support provided).

Why choose Rochdale’s Mental Health Team?

This placement offers the chance to make a real difference for adults facing mental health challenges while developing your own practice:

• Meaningful impact – Support service users across crisis intervention, safeguarding, and recovery-focused care.

• Integrated working – Collaborate with health, social care, and voluntary sector partners to deliver holistic outcomes.

• Career development – Gain valuable experience in a forward-thinking authority committed to improving mental health services.

Sanctuary takes care of compliance, contracts, and career progression so you can focus on making a difference.

Apply nowIf you’re a Social Worker interested in a locum placement with Rochdale’s Mental Health Team, we’d love to hear from you.