Social Worker

Cygnet; Saltaire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship scheme

Supervision support

Health Cash plan

Enhanced maternity pay

GP support line

Life assurance

Eye tests

Car lease discounts

Gym membership

Mortgage and insurance

Pension scheme

NHS discount savings

Cycle to Work

Smart Health Toolkit

Job summary

Cygnet is seeking a confident, compassionate full-time Social Worker to join Cygnet Elowen Hospital in Derbyshire. The inpatient unit provides specialist psychosocial assessment and discharge planning.

You will lead safeguarding and work with a multidisciplinary team to support safe, person-centred care for individuals with eating disorders and complex needs. This role offers professional development, supervision, and a supportive team at a site with two wards and a strong commitment to helping

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Experience in mental health and inpatient settings is desirable.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures, mental health legislation and social care frameworks.
• Experience with discharge planning and multi-agency collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing policies within the Social Work department.
• Manage ward caseload and provide therapeutic care aligned to service users' needs.
• Support multi-disciplinary assessments and discharge planning.
• Liaise with external agencies and community professionals for safe, supported discharge.

Skills

Mental health experience

Inpatient experience

Discharge planning

Communication

Education

Social Work Degree

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – theres no better feeling. Its 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 role

The 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.

Youll 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 youre 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 department
• To 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 children
• To assist with multi-disciplinary assessments of service users through referral to discharge
• To refer and support Service Users with assessment under the Care Act 2014 and for support under Section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983
• To 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 service
• To attend all statutory and mandatory training as required
• To 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 tools
• To 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 group

Person Specification

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England professional registration
• Experience working within mental health and inpatient settings is desirable
• Knowledge of mental health legislation, safeguarding procedures, and social care frameworks
• Experience with discharge planning and multi-agency collaboration
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and competing priorities
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you…

• Salary of £33,280 per year
• An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Expert supervision & support
• Free Health Cash plan
• Enhanced maternity pay: 8 weeks full Pay, 18 weeks half Pay (Inclusive of SMP) followed by 13 weeks SMP.
• 24 hours free GP support line
• Free life assurance cover
• Free eye tests
• Car lease discounts
• Discounted gym membership
• Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover
• Pension scheme
• Employee NHS discount savings & "Cycle to Work" scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit, providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.