Inpatient CAMHS Social Worker - Transform Young Lives

Cygnet (NW) Limited; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Professional development

Apprenticeship scheme

Supervision & support

Health cash plan

Maternity pay

GP helpline

Life insurance

Eye tests

Car lease discounts

Gym membership discount

Mortgage broker

Cycle to Work

Wellness program

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Forestwood is seeking a qualified Social Worker to join the CAMHS inpatient team. You will provide psychosocial assessments, lead safeguarding, and coordinate discharge planning with families and external agencies.

The role requires a current Social Work England registration, 2+ years in mental health settings, and strong communication and reporting skills. Inpatient modality, with a 40-hour week and a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Current Social Work England registration and practicing status.
• Solid knowledge of mental health legislation and safeguarding procedures.
• Experience with discharge planning and multi-agency collaboration.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with good report-writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessment for CAMHS inpatient service users.
• Lead safeguarding and systemic support for young people admitted to the unit.
• liaise with families, carers and external agencies to support safe discharge.
• Develop and deliver discharge plans coordinating with multidisciplinary team.
• Prepare written reports and contribute to care planning discussions.

Skills

Social Work England registration

Mental health legislation

Safeguarding procedures

Discharge planning

Multi-agency collaboration

Caseload management

Communication

Report-writing

Education

Job description

Cygnet Hospital Forestwood is seeking a qualified Social Worker to join the CAMHS inpatient team. You will provide psychosocial assessments, lead safeguarding, and coordinate discharge planning with families and external agencies.

The role requires a current Social Work England registration, 2+ years in mental health settings, and strong communication and reporting skills. Inpatient modality, with a 40-hour week and a supportive multidisciplinary team.