Social Worker Assistant

NHS; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Newark on Trent is seeking a Social Worker Assistant to support individuals with mental health conditions. The role involves conducting assessments, liaising with external agencies, and managing budgeting for service users. Candidates should be resilient, possess excellent communication skills, and have an understanding of mental health legislation. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a salary of £25,936 and numerous benefits including career development and well-being support.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Career development and training

Access to well-being activities

Life Assurance

Enhanced maternity package

Pension contribution

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983 and the Care Act 2014.
• Ability to work in a team and use your own initiative.
• Resilience to cope with difficult situations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments with service users, identifying the best outcomes.
• Correspond and liaise with external agencies.
• Assist service users in managing their budgeting and financial arrangements.
• Maintain and update accurate records.
• Support the Social Worker role as required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Resilience

Computer literacy

Administrative skills

Job description

Job Summary

The Social Worker Assistant role at Elysium Healthcare in Newark offers the opportunity to support people with a range of mental health conditions. The role involves assisting with assessments, liaising with external agencies, and promoting adult safeguarding.

Main Duties

As a Social Worker Assistant you will carry out assessments with service users, collect and report information for social circumstances and social work assessments, manage personal budgeting and financial arrangements, maintain accurate records, and support service users on community leave. You will liaise with families, significant others, and external agencies to facilitate arrangements to meet individual outcomes, and promote adult safeguarding by referring issues to the Social Worker/TDT and Adult Safeguarding Team.

Employer Details

Elysium Healthcare – Farndon Rd, Newark NG24 4SW

Website: https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/

Job Details

Posted: 19 December 2025 | Salary: £25,936 a year | Contract: Permanent | Working pattern: Full-time (37.5 hours a week) | Reference number: 1446474765

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments with service users, identifying the best and most appropriate outcomes.
• Correspond and liaise with external agencies to facilitate and progress arrangements (e.g., housing, health).
• Assist service users in understanding and managing their personal budgeting and financial arrangements.
• Maintain and update timely and accurate records on relevant systems.
• Aid and support the Social Worker role as required.
• Support community meetings and accompany service users on community leave.
• Gather information for Social Circumstances reports and social work assessments.
• Complete and maintain visitor records and paperwork.
• Cover meetings, telephone calls, and patient interviews when the Social Worker is not available.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983 and the Care Act 2014.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of the needs of different client groups.
• Ability to work in a team and use your own initiative.
• Resilience to cope with difficult situations.
• Computer literacy and administrative skills.

Benefits

• Annual base salary of £25,936.
• Equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), plus a birthday off and an option to purchase additional leave.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals.
• Access to the Rewards & Benefits platform Ely‑Vate (exclusive savings and wellbeing hub).
• Wellbeing support and activities for a healthy work‑life balance.
• Access to Blue Light Card for discounts and offers.
• Life Assurance and Stream instant wage access with financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion.
• Enhanced maternity package.
• Pension contribution.
• Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking.

Application Requirements

This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure. Elysium Healthcare is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment.