Lead Social Worker

NHS; Widnes; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facility in mental health care is seeking a Lead Social Worker to support and manage a diverse caseload in Widnes. The successful candidate will work collaboratively to enhance the wellbeing of service users, ensure compliance with safeguarding standards, and influence recovery pathways. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive team environment, this role offers an exciting avenue for experienced professionals committed to making a difference.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Free meals and parking

Wellbeing support and activities

Career development and training opportunities

Pension contributions

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Qualifications

• 3-4 years’ experience in a similar environment.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support a caseload of up to 20 service users.
• Conduct assessments and write CPA reports.
• Lead and promote adult safeguarding.

Skills

Safeguarding

Assessment

Supervision

Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

Education

Social Work qualification

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

This is a Lead Social Worker role at the Gateway Recovery Centre, a state-of-the-art facility that provides care for men and women with complex mental health requirements. The successful candidate will manage and support a caseload of service users, lead on safeguarding, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team to improve the mental health and wellbeing of the patients.

Main duties of the job

As a Lead Social Worker, you will be responsible for managing and supporting a caseload of service users with mental health conditions. This will involve conducting assessments, writing CPA reports, attending Mental Health Tribunals and Managers Hearings, as well as supervising junior staff members. You will also be the deputy manager of the team, leading and promoting adult safeguarding and empowering recovery to encourage service users to engage in their care plans and achieve their goals. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team and have access to various training and development opportunities.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is an established and stable company with over 8,000 employees, providing a wide range of mental health, neurological, learning disabilities, and autism services across England and Wales. As part of the Ramsay Health Care group, Elysium has a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Job responsibilities

Join the team at Gateway Recovery Centre in Widnes and help people in their recovery journey. You will manage and support a caseload of up to 20 service users with mental health conditions, conduct assessments, prepare CPA reports, and support Mental Health Tribunals and Managers Hearings. As a deputy manager, you will lead and promote adult safeguarding and empower recovery, working closely with a multidisciplinary team. You will have access to regional support and various training and online courses for your career development.

• Support the social work team in safeguarding and quality assurance meetings.
• Deliver safeguarding induction and update training across the hospital.
• Lead on mental capacity issues and best interest decisions.
• Provide supervision and appraisal to social workers.
• Liaise with external agencies such as MAPPA, Local Authority Social Services, CMHT, and Probation.
• Support carers and families of detained patients.

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

• Registration with Social Work England.
• Good knowledge of relevant legislation.
• At least 3-4 years’ experience in a similar environment.

Where you will be working

The Gateway Recovery Centre provides specialized care for men and women with complex mental health needs, including autism, personality disorders, and older adult mental health. The facility aims to improve patient wellbeing and help them develop healthy relationships, reducing risk behaviors so they can live successfully in the community.

What you will get:

• Annual salary of £47,500
• 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities
• Career development and training opportunities
• Pension contributions
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity Package

Additional benefits include retail discounts, special offers, and more. Elysium Healthcare is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment and is a Disability Confident employer. All staff must understand their responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. A DBS disclosure is required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England
• 3-4 years’ experience in a similar setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.