" Band 7 Drug and Alcohol Social Worker: Join Our Team for a Rewarding Mental Health Career!"

"We're on the hunt for a top-tier Social Worker to join our client's team in Essex. If you're seeking your next big challenge, congratulations—you've just found it!"

Summary :

• Job Title: Social Worker Drug and Alcohol
• Location: Essex
• Duration: 3 months
• Schedule: Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm
• Start Date: Asap 2 weeks
• Rate of pay: £28 - £30p/h

A Day in the Life of a Social Worker:

As a  Social Worker you will play a crucial role in delivering NHS community mental health services. Your responsibilities will include:

• Participating in multi-disciplinary assessments of patients' health conditions.
• Formulating and implementing care plans.
• Providing treatment as necessary.
• Using evidence-base practice and specialist skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
• Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records in line with professional standards.
• Staying current with the latest mental health advancements and best practices.

Requirements and qualifications required for this role:

• Current and valid registration with the SWE
• Proven experience within a similar role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to providing high-quality patient care.

Additional Details:

• Team meetings commence at 10 am, fostering collaboration and alignment among team members.
• The role allows for autonomy, empowering individuals to make decisions and manage tasks independently.
• Flexibility to work from home offers convenience and work-life balance.
• Standard working hours are from 9 am to 5 pm, ensuring consistency in service delivery.
• We are open to accommodating Saturday shifts, providing opportunities for scheduling flexibility and accommodating diverse lifestyles.

Working hours and contract duration:

This position will require you to work from Monday to Friday, but hours can be flexible. This Contract is for 3 months.

Benefits of working with Hunter Gatherer Mental Health:

• Quick & simple online registration.
• Join the community and be part of a network of like-minded, conscientious locums with shared values for patients and clients.
• As part of the HG Ventures Group of Companies you’ll get bi-weekly payments you can trust.
• Represented by Mental Health sector experts, we listen, understand your needs, and represent you professionally.
• A long-term relationship based on trust and understanding.
• Access to the very best roles nationwide.
• As part of the Hunter Gatherer Mental Health network, you will be appropriately marketed, in a consultative manner, taking the burden of business development away from you.
• Market knowledge, advice and knowledge sharing on market trends and opportunities.
• Access to exclusive Hunter Mental Health events and discounted CPD.
• Customer service, it’s a simple philosophy but one we are passionate about.

How to apply:

If this job sounds perfect for you, please call Aaliyah on .

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