Lead Social Worker - CAMHS

Integrated Care System; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in South Africa is seeking a passionate Lead Social Worker to join their team. This full-time role involves delivering high-quality care and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should be registered with Social Work England and possess at least 4 years of experience in a mental health setting. The ideal applicant will have strong communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding clients. Excellent career progression opportunities are available.

Benefits

Strong career progression opportunities

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Reflective practice and supervision

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of qualified experience in a mental health setting.
• Knowledgeable about safeguarding, health & safety, data protection, confidentiality, equality, and diversity.
• Skilled in report writing with excellent literacy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues to improve services and strengthen the social work role in mental health service delivery.
• Partner with service users/patients, their families, and other stakeholders to assist recovery.
• Lead on the social care needs of service users/patients.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Education

Registered Social Worker with Social Work England

Job description

We are looking for a confident Lead Social Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Forestwood.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills, and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then, we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism, and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10,000 employees empower 2,864 individuals across 150 services to make a positive difference to their lives through service-user-focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

Are you an outstanding Social Worker with a passion for delivering high-quality care?

We are looking for a confident, compassionate, and committed Lead Social Worker to join our CAMHS service at Cygnet Hospital Bury.

This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career as a valued member of a supportive team. You will work full-time, 40 hours per week.

Maximising positive outcomes and recovery for our clients is a challenging and satisfying vocation.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.

With us, you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users, and their families.

Our perks go beyond pension schemes and professional development. You will also enjoy shopping, travel, and leisure discounts, as well as healthcare and financial benefits to support your well-being both in and out of work.

If you're passionate about what you do, we want to hear from you!

Cygnet Hospital Forestwood:

Cygnet Bury Forestwood offers CAMHS Tier 4 PICU, General Acute, and Low Secure services across four wards, providing a defined treatment pathway from admission through intervention and discharge, including rapid assessment and treatment.

Your Day-to-Day

• Work 40 hours a week
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve services and strengthen the social work role in mental health service delivery
• Partner with service users/patients, their families, and other stakeholders to assist recovery
• Maintain contact with statutory agencies
• Lead on the social care needs of service users/patients
• Ensure service users/patients and their families are aware of their legal rights
• Participate actively in safeguarding within the multidisciplinary team
• Provide written reports to the multidisciplinary team and other professionals

You are

• A Registered Social Worker with Social Work England
• Having at least 4 years of qualified experience in a mental health setting or a strong passion for this field
• Knowledgeable about safeguarding, health & safety, data protection, confidentiality, equality, and diversity
• An excellent communicator with exceptional interpersonal skills
• A team player capable of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Skilled in report writing with excellent literacy and attention to detail

Why Cygnet? We offer you

• Strong career progression opportunities, including management roles
• Monthly reflective practice, supervision, and peer support
• Cycle to Work scheme & employee discounts
• Please note: successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check

Ready to make a positive change?

Please click on the apply now link below

In this role, you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users, and their families.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a disclosure will be necessary to check for any criminal convictions.