Mental Health Social Worker - Bolton Location: South & North Community Mental Health Teams Contract Type: Locum – Initial 3 months (with review) Working Pattern: Full-time, Hybrid (4 days on-site/community, 1 day remote admin) Start Date: ASAP Rate: Competitive, £30 per Hour Key Responsibilities: Deliver high-quality, person-centred social work interventions within a community mental health setting. Manage complex caseloads, focusing on mental health assessments, risk management, safeguarding, and care planning. Engage in duty rota work, including urgent response and crisis intervention. Liaise effectively with service users, families, carers, and multidisciplinary teams. Support safe and timely discharges from hospital settings where required. Essential Requirements: Qualified Social Worker with at least 2 years post-qualification experience. Proven experience in Community Mental Health or Hospital Discharge settings. Registered with Social Work England. Up-to-date compliance including: 3 years of professional references Employment gaps verified Relevant qualifications and training as outlined in JDPS Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Additional Information: 3 x Social Workers required for South CMHT 2 x Social Workers required for North CMHT Compliance Record - Compliance Record