Social Work Assistant

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.

Cygnet have 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 & their families.

We are looking for a confident, compassionate & committed Social Worker Assistant to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Bierley.

This role will be full time, 40 hours per week.

This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career as a valued member of a supportive team.

Cygnet Hospital Bierley

Cygnet Hospital Bierley provides a range of acute and low secure mental health services for men and women.

The hospital is set across four wards offering single-sex male and female specialist mental health services. All our services are provided under the umbrella of a recovery orientated approach and are reviewed through the CPA framework.

Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for our clients – it's a challenging, satisfying vocation.

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 the Social Workers to ensure that the discipline meets all the identified needs of the service users and (where appropriate) their families.
• Work in partnership with service users, families & other stakeholders
• Contribute to the provision of high-quality care for patients
• Forge links & maintain contact with other statutory agencies
• Lead on the social care needs of patients
• Ensure that patients & their families/carers are aware of their legal rights
• Ensure safeguarding in multidisciplinary teams & provide reports for MDTs & others.

You are...

• Experienced in working within a mental health setting, or passionate about this field
• Knowledgeable of safeguarding, H&S, data protection, confidentiality, equality & diversity
• An excellent communicator with exceptional interpersonal, IT & telephone skills
• Aware of the Mental Health Act
• Skilled in report writing with excellent literacy skills & attention to detail.

We will offer:

• Salary of £28,120 per year

• Strong career progression opportunities, including into management roles

• Monthly reflective practice, expert supervision & peer support

• Employee referral scheme

• Pension scheme

• Cycle to Work” scheme & employee discount savings.

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

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

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