Mental Health Social Worker

Caerphilly County Borough Council is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Social Work Practitioner to join the North Caerphilly CMHT.

Based in Rhymney, this multi-disciplinary team provides critical mental health services to individuals experiencing severe mental distress.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives while contributing to a supportive and collaborative team environment.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals experiencing severe mental health challenges, focusing on their needs, strengths, and risks.


• Take on the role of Care Coordinator, managing and reviewing care plans tailored to individual recovery journeys.


• Participate in the duty desk rota, providing timely and effective responses to mental health crises.


• Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary professionals, service users, and their families to deliver person-centered support.


• Manage complex cases, ensuring risks are appropriately assessed and mitigated.


• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in line with professional and legal standards.

• Qualifications: Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Care Wales.


• Experience: Demonstrable experience in mental health services, including care coordination and risk management.


• Skills: Strong assessment, decision-making, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.


• Knowledge: A solid understanding of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010, Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014, and related legislation.


• A commitment to promoting recovery-focused, person-centered care.

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - Christopher.richardson@servicecare.org.uk

If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.

The benefits of working with SCS:

• A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.


• Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed in to work!


• An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK


• Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.


• Payroll service twice a week.


• Ltd and PAYE payment options available.


• Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.


• Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.


• DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.