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Salary: Competitive salary + £1,000 welcome payment
We are currently recruiting on behalf of the Royal Borough of Kingston for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Mental Health Social Care Team (MHSCT) on a permanent basis. This is a specialist Adult Social Work role supporting adults whose primary needs relate to mental health, autism, or substance use, as well as young people transitioning into adulthood.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, supportive, and collaborative team based on the Tolworth Hospital site. Youll benefit from a hybrid working model, strong supervision structure, and professional developmentincluding the opportunity to train as an AMHP.
Key Requirements:
- Must be a Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
- Strong post-qualified experience in a statutory adult social care setting
- Sound knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, and Mental Health Act
- Experience managing complex cases and safeguarding concerns
- Excellent communication and report writing skills
- Ability to work effectively across multi-disciplinary teams and partnership agencies
What Kingston Offers:
- Competitive salary with £1,000 welcome payment
- Progression towards AMHP training and development pathway
- Regular supervision and strong team leadership
- Hybrid working (office/home-based)
- Office base at Tolworth Hospital, working alongside NHS partners
- Opportunity to work on diverse and complex cases
- A large, friendly, and supportive team with excellent peer support
Plus, as your agency partner:
- Access to permanent and locum roles in every local authority across England and Wales
- 1-to-1 support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement
- Flexible working options depending on role and employer
- Competitive rates and salary packages tailored to your experience
- Roles that offer upskilling, training, and career progression
- £250 referral bonus when you introduce another Qualified Social Worker we successfully place
Looking for Something Else in Adult Social Work?
We also have a wide range of locum and permanent opportunities in Adult Services across the UK, including:
- Mental Health Teams (including AMHP roles)
- Hospital Discharge & Reablement Teams
- Learning Disabilities & Autism Services
- Substance Misuse & Complex Needs Teams
- Older Adults & Physical Disabilities Services
- Safeguarding Adults & Deprivation of Liberty (DoLS) Teams
- Senior Practitioner & Team Manager positions in Adult Social Care
If you're a Qualified Social Worker ready for your next permanent or locum role in Adult Social Work, wed love to hear from you.
Apply now and a consultant will be in touch to discuss this roleand other exciting opportunities available to you.
