Qualified Social Worker in Surbiton

Qualified Social Worker Mental Health Team – Permanent Role

Salary: Competitive salary + £1,000 welcome payment

We are currently recruiting on behalf of the Royal Borough of Kingston for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Mental Health Social Care Team (MHSCT) on a permanent basis. This is a specialist Adult Social Work role supporting adults whose primary needs relate to mental health, autism, or substance use, as well as young people transitioning into adulthood.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, supportive, and collaborative team based on the Tolworth Hospital site. Youll benefit from a hybrid working model, strong supervision structure, and professional developmentincluding the opportunity to train as an AMHP.

Qualified Social WorkerKey Requirements:

• Must be a Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
• Strong post-qualified experience in a statutory adult social care setting
• Sound knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, and Mental Health Act
• Experience managing complex cases and safeguarding concerns
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• Ability to work effectively across multi-disciplinary teams and partnership agencies

What Kingston Offers:

• Competitive salary with £1,000 welcome payment
• Progression towards AMHP training and development pathway
• Regular supervision and strong team leadership
• Hybrid working (office/home-based)
• Office base at Tolworth Hospital, working alongside NHS partners
• Opportunity to work on diverse and complex cases
• A large, friendly, and supportive team with excellent peer support

Plus, as your agency partner:

• Access to permanent and locum roles in every local authority across England and Wales
• 1-to-1 support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement
• Flexible working options depending on role and employer
• Competitive rates and salary packages tailored to your experience
• Roles that offer upskilling, training, and career progression
• £250 referral bonus when you introduce another Qualified Social Worker we successfully place

Looking for Something Else in Adult Social Work?

We also have a wide range of locum and permanent opportunities in Adult Services across the UK, including:

• Mental Health Teams (including AMHP roles)
• Hospital Discharge & Reablement Teams
• Learning Disabilities & Autism Services
• Substance Misuse & Complex Needs Teams
• Older Adults & Physical Disabilities Services
• Safeguarding Adults & Deprivation of Liberty (DoLS) Teams
• Senior Practitioner & Team Manager positions in Adult Social Care

If you\’re a Qualified Social Worker ready for your next permanent or locum role in Adult Social Work, wed love to hear from you.

Apply now and a consultant will be in touch to discuss this roleand other exciting opportunities available to you.