Inpatient Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health hospital in London is seeking a Social Worker to enhance patient care through comprehensive assessments. With a focus on individual development and therapeutic support, the ideal candidate will hold a Social Work degree and have at least 2 years of relevant experience. This role offers a competitive hourly rate and opportunities to develop skills in a specialist environment.

Benefits

£31.00 per hour

Parking available onsite

Opportunity to enhance skillset in mental health

Stable contract due to service demand

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post-qualified experience.
• Experience in a mental health setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete ongoing social care assessments and reports.
• Support patients in gaining independence.

Skills

Therapeutic Interaction

Social Care Assessments

Education

Degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)

Job description

We are looking for a Social Worker to join a Specialist Mental Health Hospital.

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience.

About the team

This service includes two low secure pre-discharge wards with patients experiencing mental illness, brain injuries and personality disorders who show a high risk to either themselves or others. The units work with each patient individually to ensure their care and overall development is the best it can be. The Social Work team complete ongoing social care assessments and reports as required from pre-admission through to discharge stage. Having a therapeutic way of working is key in this service to be able to support each patient gain as much independence as possible.

About you

A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 2 years experience is essential in order to be considered for this role. Experience in a mental health setting (ideally in an inpatient environment) offer a greater chance of success of this role. A valid UK driving licence is preferred not essential - due to the requirement of majority office working.

What's on offer?

• £31.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
• An opportunity to work in a specialist environment
• Integrated services meaning better care and timescales for inpatients
• Parking available onsite
• Great opportunity to enhance your skillset within mental health work
• A stable contract due to the demand of the service

For more information, please get in contact

Katherine Scoggins - Candidate Consultant

0118 948 5555/ 07990044930