Deputy Lead Social Worker

Children's Hospice South West; Thatcham; Remote; GBP 48.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Pension contribution

Blue Light Card

Wellbeing support

Free meals and onsite parking

Career development and training

Zusammenfassung

Elysium Healthcare are seeking a Deputy Lead Social Worker to join Thornford Park Hospital in Thatcham. You will manage a caseload of individuals with mental health conditions, contribute to assessments and hearings, supervise junior staff, and drive adult safeguarding initiatives within a multidisciplinary team.

The role offers regional support and extensive training opportunities. Applicants should hold a Social Work qualification, be registered with Social Work England, and have at least 4

Qualifikationen

• Social Work qualification and registration required.
• Good working knowledge of relevant legislation.
• At least 4 years' experience in a similar environment.

Aufgaben

• Deliver quality supervision and appraisal to junior and senior social workers in the Team.
• Liaising with external agencies to enable them to fulfil statutory duties (MAPPA, Local Authority Social Services, CMHT, FIND, FOLS, Police and Probation).
• Supporting carers and families of detained patients.
• Lead safeguarding efforts across adult and child safeguarding.
• Deputise for Lead social worker in quality assurance meetings.
• Support the social work team to deliver safeguarding induction and update training.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams on mental capacity issues and best-interest decisions.

Kenntnisse

Legislation knowledge

Supervision

Ausbildung

Social Work qualification

Registration with Social Work England

Jobbeschreibung

Job summary

Are you a Deputy Lead Social Worker looking to join a company that values and recognises you? If so, join the team at Thornford Park Hospital in Thatcham and help people in their recovery journey to develop new skills and build a brighter future. Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will manage and support a caseload of up with mental health conditions. You will be responsible for assessments, CPA reports, Mental Health Tribunals, Managers Hearings and will be requested to supervise junior staff members. As a deputy manager of the team, you will lead and promote adult safeguarding and will empower recovery to encourage service users to engage in their care plans and achieve their goals. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be supported regionally and will have access to a variety of training and online courses to support your career development and growth. As a Deputy Lead Social Worker you will be:

Main duties of the job

This temporary position at Thornford Park Hospital, Thatcham, offers a unique opportunity for a Deputy Lead Social Worker to make a meaningful impact on mental health recovery. The role involves managing and supporting a caseload of individuals with mental health conditions, contributing to assessments, CPA reports, and participating in Mental Health Tribunals and Managers Hearings. As a deputy manager, you'll play a pivotal role in leading adult safeguarding efforts and encouraging service user engagement in care plans. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team is fundamental, and the position offers regional support alongside access to diverse training for professional growth. Key responsibilities include delivering quality supervision, liaising with external agencies, and supporting both child and adult safeguarding initiatives.

About us

Elysium Healthcare, a part of Ramsay Health Care, employs over 8,000 professionals across more than 80 services in England and Wales. Their mission is to deliver exceptional care through a network of varied services in mental health, neurological, learning disabilities, autism, and children's services. With a global network spanning 10 countries and employing over 86,000 people, Elysium Healthcare offers numerous opportunities for growth and movement within a supportive, inclusive, and accessible environment. The organization follows safer recruitment protocols, is a Disability Confident employer, and is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users.

Job responsibilities

Are you a Deputy Lead Social Worker looking to join a company that values and recognises you? If so, join the team at Thornford Park Hospita in Thatcham and help people in their recovery journey to develop new skills and build a brighter future. Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will manage and support a caseload of up with mental health conditions. You will be responsible for assessments, CPA reports, Mental Health Tribunals, Managers Hearings and will be requested to supervise junior staff members. As a deputy manager of the team, you will lead and promote adult safeguarding and will empower recovery to encourage service users to engage in their care plans and achieve their goals. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be supported regionally and will have access to a variety of training and online courses to support your career development and growth.

• Supporting the social work team to take the lead on child and adult safeguarding.
• Deputising for Lead social worker in quality assurance meetings.
• Supporting the social work team to deliver Safeguarding induction and update training across the Hospital.
• Leading the multidisciplinary teams on non-medical mental capacity issues and best interest decisions.
• Delivering quality supervision and appraisal to junior and senior social workers in the Team.
• Liaising with external agencies to enable them to fulfil their statutory duties, for example: MAPPA, Local Authority Social Services, CMHT, FIND, FOLS, Police and Probation.
• Supporting carers and families of detained patients

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• A Social Work qualification
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Have a good working knowledge of the relevant legislation
• Have at least 4 years' experience of working in a similar environment

Where you will be working

Location: Thornford Park, Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET

You will work at Thornford Park which is a combination of medium secure and low secure units and rehabilitation flats. The service provides a seamless internal care pathway supporting and empowering patients in their recovery and rehabilitation.

You will work alongside the multidisciplinary to provide personalised assessment and treatment programmes for males with mental illness/ complex care needs as well as those with personality disorder. Service users may have histories of offending and/or may have failed in previous placements.

What You'll Get

• Annual Salary of £48,000 - £50,000
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) - plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream - instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England. Candidates must possess a good working knowledge of relevant legislation and at least 4 years experience in a similar environment.

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 (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Thatcham

RG19 8ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)