Overview
Join to apply for the Social Worker role at Cygnet. 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. We are looking for a confident, compassionate and committed Social Worker. It’s an excellent opportunity to progress your career as a valued member of a supportive team. Maximising positive outcomes and 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. If you’re passionate about what you do, we want to talk to you!
About Cygnet Hospital Wyke
Cygnet Hospital Wyke provides a comprehensive pathway of acute admissions services for men. Our team works closely and collaboratively with service users, their families and the referrer to provide a seamless pathway from referral to discharge. Our acute service works to assess and manage risk factors, allowing us as a hospital to work successfully and robustly with individuals posing a higher level of complexity and challenge and who present a risk to themselves and others.
Your Day-to-Day…
* 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 Work 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 and safety, data protection, confidentiality issues and equality and 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…
* Strong career progression opportunities, including into management roles
* Monthly reflective practice, expert supervision and peer support
* Employee referral scheme
* Pension scheme
* Cycle to Work scheme and employee discount savings
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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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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