Introduction
Join the Spinney in Atherton as a Experienced Social Worker and be part of changing lives for the better as you experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like.
At The Spinney there is a strong emphasis on teamwork, as you work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support people with men with personality disorder and/or mental illness.
As a Experienced Social Worker, you will come from the NHS or private care with experience of managing a complex caseload and being responsible for social care assessments, risk assessments and completing pre-admission for discharging service users.
You’ll be confident and capable, and able to support and provide guidance to junior members of the team.
As a Experienced Social Worker you will be:
1. Liaising with the home authorities via a named individual (Health, SSD and Probation) at the point of admission and discharge stage
2. Collaborating with the home authorities, service users and ensuring that their families are involved in the decision making/care planning process
3. Maintaining electronic/integrated records of work undertaken and completing administrative procedures
4. Contribute to the preparation of reports for Mental Health Review Tribunals, appeals to MH Act Independent Hospital Managers and attending hearings
5. Facilitating access to welfare rights, housing, advocacy services and associated support services
To be successful in this role, you'll need:
6. CQSW or CSS or Dip, SW,(e), Degree in Social Work
7. Relevant experience in a similar setting
8. To fully engage in Breakaway training and MVA training
What you will get:
9. Annual salary of up to £36,565
10. The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
11. Free meals and parking
12. Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
13. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
14. Pension contribution to secure your future.
15. Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
16. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.
There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check, holiday financing and much more.