Senior Social Worker

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, Helensburgh.

Work pattern: Monday - Friday

(37 hours)

The successful applicant will

deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel and their

families.

Hourly Rate - £32.14 per hour

Main duties of the job

• 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 us

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.

Details

Date posted

01 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32.14 an hour

Contract

Locum

Duration

11 weeks

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time

Reference number

Q0004-43037

Job locations

Faslane

Helensburgh

G84 8HL

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

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.

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)

Address

Faslane

Helensburgh

G84 8HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.militarymedicalpersonnel.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)

Address

Faslane

Helensburgh

G84 8HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.militarymedicalpersonnel.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.