Summary: The Community Mental Health Senior Practitioner role in Tower Hamlets involves managing a complex caseload of adults with mental health needs, conducting assessments, and leading safeguarding investigations. The position requires collaboration with various agencies and mentoring junior staff. This full-time role offers a hybrid working arrangement, combining office and community-based work. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in mental health services and relevant qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a complex caseload of adults with mental health needs
• Complete Care Act assessments, risk assessments, and support planning
• Lead on safeguarding investigations and Mental Capacity Assessments
• Work closely with NHS, housing, voluntary sector, and other professionals
• Support service users under the Care Programme Approach (CPA)
• Provide mentoring and guidance to junior staff and social workers
• Prepare court reports, attend tribunals, and contribute to legal proceedings
• Ensure adherence to Mental Health Act, Care Act, and relevant legislation

Key Skills:

• Qualified Social Worker (SWE registered)
• Minimum of 2+ years post-qualifying experience in mental health services
• Knowledge of Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, and Mental Health Act
• Experience working with individuals under CPA & S117 aftercare
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in safeguarding adults and multi-agency working

Salary (Rate): £36

City: London

Country: England

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other