Social Worker

The Methodist Church in Britain; 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

This Social Worker post sits on the Low Secure Adult ward at Cygnet Hospital Sheffield, a unit within its CAMHS inpatient services. The core of the work is a ward caseload, multi-disciplinary assessments through to discharge, and Care Act and Section 117 referrals. Full time over five days, it also includes supervising social work assistants and working with people who have committed serious offences. Social Work England registration and an enhanced DBS check are required.

What the job involves

• Hold and manage a ward caseload, meeting the social care needs of allocated service users
• Carry out multi-disciplinary assessments of service users from referral to discharge
• Refer and support service users for assessment under the Care Act 2014 and support under Section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983
• Provide specialist psychosocial assessment, safeguarding leadership and systemic support
• Act as the key link between the ward and external agencies, supporting safe discharge planning
• Work with the multidisciplinary team and community professionals on joined-up treatment and support plans
• Support family and carers with assessments, advice, guidance and information, using Triangle of Care principles
• Assist and support social work assistants with managerial and clinical supervision
• Help ensure company policies and procedures are implemented within the Social Work department
• Maintain Social Work England registration, continuing practice development and payment of fees
• Promote the welfare of young people in line with statutory responsibilities
• Attend all statutory and mandatory training

Qualifications

• Relevant social work qualification

Registration & licences

• Registered Social Worker with Social Work England

Experience

• Experience of working in a mental health setting, or a clear commitment to the field

Skills & knowledge

• 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

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

What’s offered

• Pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity pay: 8 weeks full pay, 18 weeks half pay (inclusive of SMP), then 13 weeks SMP
• Free health cash plan and 24-hour GP support line
• Free life assurance and free eye tests
• Apprenticeship scheme for further learning
• Expert supervision and support
• Discounts on car leases, gym membership, and shopping, travel and leisure
• Smart Health Toolkit with fitness programmes, nutrition consultation and health checks