Senior Social Worker
Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)Helensburgh, Scotland
Overview
This is a NHS role (locum) with Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP) based in Helensburgh. The advertised salary is £32.14. Applications close on 2 November 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
We are looking for a Locum Senior Social Worker to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at HMS Neptune DCMH, in Faslane, Helensburg...
To provide effective Mental Health Social Work (MHSW) in support
of a designated Department of Community Mental Health, Defence Mental Health
Social Work Service and the wider Defence Mental Health Services
Contribute to the development of service delivery, suggesting
developmental initiatives in support of observations.
Manage patient caseloads according to DCMH allocation processes
and practices as directed by the clinical team lead and the MHSW Regional Lead.
Support the management of the DCMH by providing direct delivery
advice for MHSW to the DCMH manager (single post locations) or the MHSW
Regional Lead (dual post locations). - Provide SME knowledge and guidance for
Health & Social Care and Safeguarding Lead for the mental health team.
Undertake such additional clinical/management tasks as may be
appropriate to the grade and the role agreed in discussion with their line
manager / HoS.
To provide effective Mental Health Social Work (MHSW) in support
of a designated Department of Community Mental Health, Defence Mental Health
Social Work Service and the wider Defence Mental Health Services
Contribute to the development of service delivery, suggesting
developmental initiatives in support of observations.
Manage patient caseloads according to DCMH allocation processes
and practices as directed by the clinical team lead and the MHSW Regional Lead.
Support the management of the DCMH by providing direct delivery
advice for MHSW to the DCMH manager (single post locations) or the MHSW
Regional Lead (dual post locations). - Provide SME knowledge and guidance for
Health & Social Care and Safeguarding Lead for the mental health team.
Undertake such additional clinical/management tasks as may be
appropriate to the grade and the role agreed in discussion with their line
manager / HoS.
About Military Medical Personnel
and Our Benefits:
Military Medical Personnel (MMP) is a
specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to providing locum
civilian medical, dental and healthcare professionals to the Ministry of
Defence. We are a contracted supplier to the MOD and have locum vacancies on
military bases throughout the UK and occasionally overseas locations.
Military Medical Personnel offer an
attractive package for candidates which may include the following:
Attractive rates
of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model
A generous Refer
a Friend bonus scheme
Flexibility of
long- and short-term assignments to suit your availability
Free uniforms
provided (if required)
A PVG membership
(Disclosure Scotland) or an Access Northern Ireland certificate is required for
this role.
Free mandatory
training
Weekly payments
Assigned an
experienced consultant who will support you throughout your application and
will continue to look after you during your assignment
All job placements are subject to the receipt
of satisfactory compliance requirements.
We reserve the right to
remove this requirement once a suitable candidate has been selected.
Please note that MMP is unable to sponsor work visas. Applicants must
already have the right to work in the UK, such as a valid visa with no
restrictions on hours.
Essential: - Must be an appropriately qualified and experienced Mental Health Social Work professional. Be registered with the SWE, SSSC, CCW or NISCC; - Degree in Social Work or equivalent Diploma in Social Work (DipSW) Certificate of qualification in Social Work (CQSW); - An understanding and working knowledge of all social care legislation Mental health Act (MHA) (83), Mental Capacity Act (MCA) (05) inc deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLs)(LPS), Care Act 14, ECHR (98) , Adult and Children safeguarding Policies.; - Must be an experienced Mental Health Social Worker with post qualifying experience of working in a mental health setting.; - Experience of working with clients with a range of complex mental health difficulties.; - A thorough understanding and working knowledge of mental disorders and treatment options including the recovery model.; - Caseload management experience in a multi professional setting A thorough working knowledge of the Mental Health Act (83) and subsequent amendments.; - An understanding and working knowledge of all relevant legislation MCA (05), including DOLs / LPSy, Care Act 14, ECHR (98) and Safeguarding. Safeguarding Level 3 and willing to train as level 4 as required / or that of the devolved Nations.; - Must hold a full driving licence.; - Must be in date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 3 training.
How this role compares
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You have 30 days left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 59 days, so this is about the usual amount of time.
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