Overview
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. We are looking for a confident, compassionate & committed Assistant Social Worker. 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. So if you’re passionate about what you do, we want to talk to you!
Cygnet Hospital Beckton is rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) with inspectors praising staff for their ‘safe, person-centred care’. The hospital is a gender specific hospital for women with complex mental health needs.
Your day-to-day
* 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.
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
* Competitive Salary: Up to £28,680.00 DOE
* 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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Job details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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