Social Worker

Cygnet Health Care Limited; East Midlands; Sur place; GBP 30 000 - 37 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free GP support line

Health cash plan

Enhanced maternity pay

Car lease discounts

Discounted gym membership

Life assurance cover

Pension scheme

NHS discount savings & Cycle to Work

Résumé du poste

Cygnet Elowen Hospital in Derbyshire is seeking a qualified Social Worker to join our inpatient team. You will provide specialist psychosocial assessment, safeguarding leadership, and systemic support for service users admitted to inpatient units.

The role involves discharge planning, collaboration with external agencies and ensuring welfare in line with statutory responsibilities; experience in adult eating disorder or complex personality disorders settings is welcomed.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Experience in mental health and inpatient settings is desirable.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and liaise with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsabilités

• Assist in implementing the Company’s policies and procedures within the Social Work department.
• Hold and be responsible for managing a ward caseload, ensuring residents receive appropriate therapeutic care.
• Assist with multi-disciplinary assessments and discharge planning.
• Refer and support Service Users under Care Act 2014 and for support under Section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983.
• Support families using appropriate assessments and deliver guidance and information; ensure Triangle of Care principles are used.
• Attend all statutory and mandatory training as required.
• Provide an evidence-based, recovery-focused, person-centred Social Work service.
• Assess and collaborate with Service Users in planning and implementing care plans and support tools.
• Liaise with other professionals to ensure integrated service delivery and support independence.
• Keep up to date with developments in social work related to the client group.

Description du poste

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.We are looking for a confident, compassionate & committed full-time Social Worker to join our team at Cygnet Elowen Hospital.This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career as a valued member of a supportive team.Purpose of the roleThe Inpatient Social Worker provides specialist psychosocial assessment, safeguarding leadership, and systemic support to individuals admitted to the inpatient units.The post holder acts as a key link between the service and external agencies, supporting safe discharge planning and promoting the welfare of service users in line with statutory responsibilities.Cygnet Elowen Hospital:Cygnet Elowen Hospital, our hospital for adults located in Derbyshire, exemplifies our commitment to excellence in health care.This service offers a safe and secure care pathway tailored for individuals with eating disorders, as well as those with complex personality disorders with disordered eating.There are two wards at Cygnet Elowen Hospital. Nova Ward is a highly specialised eating disorder service which supports those with low body mass index (BMI). We focus on supporting individuals to attain a healthy BMI and prepare for a return to home.Additionally we have Alina Ward, a complex personality disorder service for women with a dual diagnosis of co-morbid disordered eating. Both aspects can be treated simultaneously, with the appropriate specialist therapeutic input provided.At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.So if you’re passionate about what you do, we want to talk to you!Key Responsibilities:To assist in ensuring the Company’s policies and procedures are implemented and carried out within the Social Work departmentTo hold and be responsible for managing a ward caseload, ensuring individual Service Users receive appropriate therapeutic care and support in accordance with their social care needs, including those service users who may have committed serious offences such as homicide, arson, violent or sexual assaults against adults and childrenTo assist with multi-disciplinary assessments of service users through referral to dischargeTo refer and support Service Users with assessment under the Care Act 2014 and for support under Section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983To support Family/Carers using appropriate assessments and to deliver advise, guidance and information; ensuring the Triangle of Care principles are used as appropriate at your serviceTo attend all statutory and mandatory training as requiredTo provide an evidence-based, recovery-focused, Person-Centred Social Work service.To assess and collaborate with Service Users in planning and implementing care plans and other assessment and support toolsTo assist service users through a range of Social work tasks and responsibilities. This may include individual home risk assessments, group work, and liaison with community professionals and the Ministry of Justice around discharge and safety planning.To liaise effectively with other professionals and significant others involved in a Service User’s care, ensuring integrated service delivery and to assist each Service User to attain his or her maximum level of functioning and independence.To keep up to date with developments in social work related to the client groupPerson Specification:Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England professional registrationExperience working within mental health and inpatient settings is desirableKnowledge of mental health legislation, safeguarding procedures, and social care frameworksExperience with discharge planning and multi-agency collaborationAbility to manage complex caseloads and competing prioritiesExcellent communication and report-writing skillsWhy Cygnet? We’ll offer you…Salary of £33,280 per yearAn opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship schemeExpert supervision & supportFree Health Cash planEnhanced maternity pay: 8 weeks full Pay, 18 weeks half Pay (Inclusive of SMP) followed by 13 weeks SMP.24 hours free GP support lineFree life assurance coverFree eye testsCar lease discountsDiscounted gym membershipFree mortgage broker and Insurance coverPension schemeEmployee NHS discount savings & “Cycle to Work” schemeSmart Health Toolkit, providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checksWhat next?If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply