Social Work Assistant: Transform Lives in Mental Health

Cygnet Group; Bradford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee discount savings

Monthly reflective practice &Supervis

Staff benefits

Job summary

Cygnet Group is seeking a Social Worker Assistant for Cygnet Hospital Bierley. You will support Social Workers, engage with families, and help ensure care plans meet patient needs and legal rights. The role integrates with MDTs to safeguard patients and improve outcomes.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) within a specialist mental health hospital, offering career progression and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in mental health settings.
• Excellent communication with patients, families and colleagues.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist Social Workers to identify and meet the service users' needs.
• Work in partnership with service users, families & other stakeholders.
• Contribute to high-quality care for patients.
• Forge links and maintain contact with other statutory agencies.
• Lead on the social care needs of patients.
• Ensure patients and families are aware of their rights.
• Ensure safeguarding in MDTs and provide reports.

Skills

Mental health awareness

Communication skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Cygnet Group is seeking a Social Worker Assistant for Cygnet Hospital Bierley. You will support Social Workers, engage with families, and help ensure care plans meet patient needs and legal rights. The role integrates with MDTs to safeguard patients and improve outcomes.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) within a specialist mental health hospital, offering career progression and a supportive team environment.