Temporary

Adult Social Worker - Mental Health

Opus People Solutions Ltd

Coventry

£28.40/hour

Posted: 21 October 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 20 November 2026

Ref: 225748295

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Adult Social Care Mental Health Social Worker
Location: Swanswell Point, Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry, CV1 4FS
Rate: -28.40 Umbrella | -20.74 PAYE
Contract: Full-Time, 37 Hours Per Week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
Hybrid Working: Minimum three days per week in the office (subject to service needs and agreement with the Team Manager)

Join a Dedicated Adult Social Care Mental Health Team
We are currently recruiting for two experienced Social Workers to join Adult Social Care Mental Health Services in Coventry, including an exciting opportunity within the Forensic, Autism & Therapeutic Team (FACTT).
Current Vacancies

1 x Adult Social Care Mental Health Social Workers
1 x FACTT Social Worker (Forensic, Autism & Therapeutic Team)

Important: If submitting a candidate for the FACTT position, please clearly indicate this on the CV.

About the Role
As a Social Worker within Adult Social Care Mental Health Services, you will play a key role in supporting adults with complex mental health needs, promoting recovery, independence and positive outcomes through person-centred practice.
You will work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, undertaking statutory responsibilities and providing high-quality assessments, interventions and reviews for individuals accessing secondary mental health services.

Essential Experience
Candidates must demonstrate substantial experience in:

Working within the Mental Health Act (MHA)
Applying the Mental Capacity Act (MCA)
Operating within the Care Act 2014
Supporting individuals accessing secondary mental health services
Delivering recovery-focused and strengths-based interventions
Risk assessment and risk management
Completing Section 117 Mental Health Act reviews
Working within a busy duty service environment
Multi-disciplinary and partnership working

Additional Requirements for FACTT Social Worker
Applicants for the Forensic, Autism & Therapeutic Team must also possess:

Experience within forensic mental health services
Experience supporting individuals with both mental health conditions and autism diagnoses
The ability to work with complex and high-risk cases using a person-centred, trauma-informed approach

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. As this role is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.

If you have 2 years PQE and this is the role for you we would love to hear from you.

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