Social Worker

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.

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

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 to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Maidstone.

You will be joining our team on a full time, 37.5 hour per week basis, Monday to Friday. 

It’s an excellent opportunity to progress your career as a valued member of a supportive team.

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

Cygnet Hospital Maidstone:

Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is our state-of-the-art, 64 bed mental health facility for adults situated in the Kent Medical Campus in Maidstone. The service is purpose built to meet the latest national specifications for improving mental health within a therapeutic environment. The hospital will provide an important and much-needed service for local patients from Kent.

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!

Your Day-to-Day…

• You’ll be working 37.5 hours a week 

• Work in partnership with service users, their families and other stakeholders to assist with the recovery process

• Forge links and maintain contact with other statutory agencies 

• Lead on the social care needs of service users

• Ensure that service users and their families/carers are aware of their legal rights

• Take an active role in safeguarding within the multidisciplinary team

• Provide written reports to the multidisciplinary team and other professionals  

You are…

• A Registered Social Worker with Social Worker England

• A relevant Social Work qualification

• Experienced in working within a mental health setting, or passionate about working in this field

• Knowledgeable of  safeguarding, health & safety, data protection, confidentiality issues & equality & diversity

• An excellent communicator with exceptional interpersonal skills

• Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Skilled in report writing with excellent literacy skills and attention to detail 

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• 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

Ready to make a positive change? Please click on the ‘apply now’ link below

What next?

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

Click the button to apply

What next?

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

Click the button to apply