Qualified Social Worker

Austin Fraser; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed healthcare provider in Milton Keynes is seeking a Social Worker to join their multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on managing a complex caseload under the Mental Health Act, fostering teamwork and providing critical care for vulnerable service users. With strong development opportunities and a supportive work environment, this position is ideal for qualified professionals aiming to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

33 days annual leave plus birthday off

Free meals and parking

Wellbeing support

Career development and training

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Completion of the ASYE programme.
• At least 2 years post-qualifying experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload and conduct social care assessments.
• Make referrals to the Local Authority and collaborate with MAPPA.
• Present reports at formal hearings.

Skills

Social Work

Risk Assessment

Team Collaboration

Education

Social Work Degree

Job description

As a Social Worker, you can be the reason why lives change for the better, helping some of the most vulnerable people gain a brighter future.

With previous experience from the NHS or private care, you can join the multidisciplinary team at Chadwick Lodge in Milton Keynes, which has a strong emphasis on teamwork. You will provide care for service users detained under the Mental Health Act (1983) with a history of offending behaviour.

As a Social Worker, you will manage a complex caseload, conduct social care and risk assessments, facilitate group activities, and contribute to ICR meetings, supporting service users in planning their futures.

You will report to the Lead Social Worker, manage internal investigations, liaise with home authorities during admission and discharge, and have access to training opportunities to support your career growth.

A career at Elysium offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, helping people lead full and independent lives. This is what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Making referrals to the Local Authority in line with safeguarding policies
• Collaborating with MAPPA
• Presenting reports in formal settings such as First Tier Tribunals and Hospital Managers Hearings
• Educating hospital staff on safeguarding matters
• Completing annual social care reassessments within the CPA framework
• Facilitating access to welfare rights, housing, advocacy, and support services
• Participating in 1:1 supervision sessions

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

• Social Work England registration
• A Social Work degree
• Completion of the ASYE programme
• At least 2 years of post-qualifying experience
• Experience in Forensic, Criminal Justice, or Mental Health settings

Location:
Chadwick Drive (off Saxon Street), Eaglestone, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LS

You will work at Chadwick Lodge and Eaglestone View, providing specialist treatment in medium and low secure services for detained service users. The programmes aim to reduce re-offending risks and improve quality of life, with a multidisciplinary team experienced in forensic psychiatry.

Benefits include:

• Salary up to £37,000 annually
• 33 days of annual leave plus your birthday off
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities
• Career development and training
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity Package

Additional benefits include retail discounts, special offers, and more.

About Elysium Healthcare:

With over 8,000 employees and more than 90 services across England and Wales, Elysium Healthcare offers opportunities for growth across Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education sectors. Part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network with over 86,000 employees, Elysium is committed to safe recruitment and inclusive practices. All staff must understand their responsibility to safeguard service users, and a DBS check is required.