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.
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.
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!
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 & 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…
* 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.
Ready to make a positive change?
Please click on the ‘apply now’ link below
Join us!