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We are looking for a Social Work Assistant to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke. Cygnet has been providing a national network of specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. With us, you’ll have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic, supportive team. We need a Social Work Assistant who’s passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs. Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for our patients – it’s a challenging, satisfying vocation. If you care about making a difference – every day – we want to hear from you.
Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke
Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke provides emergency admissions services for men and women, and a pathway for women to rehabilitation including a specialist service for personality disorder.
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
* 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
If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.
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