Mental Health Social Worker – Ward-based, Lead Discharge

Cygnet Health Care; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Enhanced maternity pay

Free health plan and GP support

Life assurance and eye tests

Apprenticeship scheme for further学习

Supervision and support

Discounts on car leases, gym, shopping

Health toolkit with programs

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a Social Worker to join the Low Secure Adult ward at Cygnet Hospital Sheffield, within its CAMHS inpatient services. You will manage a ward caseload, perform multidisciplinary assessments, and oversee Care Act and 117 referrals while supervising social work assistants.

Engaging with external agencies, you will support discharge planning and family involvement. Applicants must be registered with Social Work England, hold an enhanced DBS, and have

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, data protection, confidentiality and equality and diversity
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Skilled report writing with strong literacy and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Hold and manage a ward caseload, meeting the social care needs of allocated service users
• Carry out multi-disciplinary assessments from referral to discharge
• Refer and support service users for Care Act 2014 and Section 117 Mental Health Act 1983
• Provide specialist psychosocial assessment, safeguarding leadership and systemic support
• Act as the key link between the ward and external agencies for safe discharge planning
• Work with the multidisciplinary team and community professionals on joined-up treatment plans
• Support family and carers with assessments, guidance and information using Triangle of Care
• Assist and supervise social work assistants with managerial and clinical duties
• Ensure Social Work policies and procedures are implemented within the department
• Maintain Social Work England registration and continuing professional development

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Report writing

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Relevant social work qualification

Job description

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a Social Worker to join the Low Secure Adult ward at Cygnet Hospital Sheffield, within its CAMHS inpatient services. You will manage a ward caseload, perform multidisciplinary assessments, and oversee Care Act and 117 referrals while supervising social work assistants.

Engaging with external agencies, you will support discharge planning and family involvement. Applicants must be registered with Social Work England, hold an enhanced DBS, and have