Deputy Lead Social Worker MH - Thatcham

Job Title Deputy Lead Social Worker Location Berkshire Thatcham Salary 48,000 - 50,000 per annum Contract Type Permanent, Full Time Sponsorship Sponsorship is not available for this role Role Overview A specialist mental health provider is seeking an experienced Deputy Lead Social Worker to join a multidisciplinary team within a secure and rehabilitation setting. This is a senior, leadership-focused role supporting the delivery of high-quality social work practice, safeguarding excellence, and service user recovery. The successful candidate will provide operational and clinical leadership to the social work team, deputising for the Lead Social Worker and playing a key role in quality assurance, safeguarding strategy, and professional development across the service. Key Responsibilities Support and lead the social work team on adult and child safeguarding matters Deputise for the Lead Social Worker in quality assurance and governance meetings Deliver and oversee safeguarding induction and update training across the service Lead on non-medical Mental Capacity Act matters and best interest decision-making Provide high-quality supervision and appraisal to junior and senior social workers Manage and support a complex caseload of service users with mental health needs Complete assessments, CPA reports, Mental Health Tribunals and Managers'' Hearings Liaise with external agencies to fulfil statutory duties, including MAPPA, Local ..... full job details .....