Social Worker Adult Mental Health

1 day ago
London, United Kingdom — Hybrid£41K - £49KFull TimeSocial Work
✓ No Call

Job Description

About the Role

Join Newham Council as a Adult Mental Health Social Worker – £41K-£49K in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • The post holder has specific risk management responsibilities in respect of clinical risk

Requirements

  • A supportive team working environment with regular supervision from the Service Manager
  • Training (Opportunity to train as an AMHP)
  • Access to a wide range of formal and informal CPD activities underpinned by a performance appraisal scheme and career progression pathway
  • An annual appraisal linking your learning and development needs

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: £41K - £49K

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Newham Council as a Adult Mental Health Social Worker – £41K-£49K.

Key Skills

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker Adult Mental Health at Newham Council a 4.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, remote work flexibility.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Newham Council is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Remote physician positions in Social Work have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Compensation Analysis

Newham Council lists compensation for this physician position at $41k to $49k annually.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
  • Transparent compensation ($41k–$49k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Social work, Mental health, Risk assessment, Clinical risk management, Problem solving, Legislation application, Partnership working, Performance management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The post holder will provide support to adults and carers with mental health needs to ensure they live safely and independently. They are responsible for managing council resources, identifying clinical risks, and collaborating with internal and external partners.

Benefits package: £3,000 Market Supplement, £3,000 AMHP Training Supplement, Regular Supervision, Training Opportunities, CPD Activities, Annual Appraisal, Subsidised Leisure Passes, Generous Annual Leave. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Social Work physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Newham Council

Government Administration
2-5

Benefits & Perks

£3,000 Market Supplement
£3,000 AMHP Training Supplement
Regular Supervision
Training Opportunities
CPD Activities
Annual Appraisal
Subsidised Leisure Passes
Generous Annual Leave
4.7

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (2)

Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

yesterday

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