Mental Health Social Worker
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We are recruiting for a Mental Health Social worker to join our Bow & Poplar Neighbourhood Mental Health Team.
If you are passionate about social work and promoting recovery mental health and rehabilitation you will have to be passionate about delivering excellent social work in promoting strength based approach, committed to achieving positive outcomes, and bring years of experience/qualification requirements, we would love to hear from you.
In this role, you will:
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Complete person centred assessment under the Care Act 2014
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Complete Safeguarding Enquiry in line Care Act 2014
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Undertaking Care Coordination role to work in collaboration with the client and carers
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To work as part of Multi-diciplinary team to promote recovery.
About You
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
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[Essential qualification, e.g., Social Work England registration / Level 3 childcare qualification]
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[Experience requirement, e.g., statutory work / managing caseloads / project delivery]
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[Knowledge requirement, e.g., legislation, guidance, frameworks relevant to the service]
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Strong communication and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively in a diverse community.
Our Benefits
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Competitive salary [insert range] plus allowances (if applicable).
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Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
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Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years’ service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas.
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Flexible and agile working to support work–life balance.
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Staff money-saving schemes (e.g., rent deposit loans, season ticket loans).
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Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways.
Benefits
Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.
Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.
As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.
At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.