Are you an outstanding Social Worker with a passion for delivering high quality care?We are looking for a confident, compassionate & committed Lead Social Worker to join our CAMHS service at Cygnet Hospital Bury.It’s an excellent opportunity to progress your career as a valued member of a supportive team, joining us you will work on a full time, 40 hour per week basis.Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for our clients – it's a challenging, satisfying vocation.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.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 Forestwood:Cygnet Bury Forestwood offers CAMHS Tier 4 PICU, General Acute and Low Secure services across four wards which provide a defined treatment pathway from admission through to intervention and discharge including rapid assessment and treatment.Your Day-to-Day…
You’ll be working 40 hours a week
To work with colleagues to bring about service improvement and a strengthening of the social work role in the delivery of mental health services.
Work in partnership with service users/patients, 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/patients
Ensure that service users/patients 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 relevant Social Work qualification
A Registered Social Worker with Social Worker England
Have at least 4 years qualified 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 belowJoin us!In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.Benefits & RewardsGroup PensionWe'll look after you beyond Cygnet by helping you save for your future with a pension scheme. Cygnet provides a monthly contribution into your pot for every month you actively pay in.Free Mortgage Broker & Insurance CoverCygnet understands that buying a home is probably the biggest and most important financial decision for most of us. As a result we have partnered with L&C to offer free mortgage advice, free insurance cover and receive a voucher on completion of your mortgageEnhanced MaternityIn addition to statutory pay, Cygnet provides enhanced maternity pay.Free Life Assurance CoverCygnet provides a Group Life assurance scheme which pays out a lump sum benefit to your family or next of kin in the event of your death whilst employed by Cygnet.Plan your commuteCygnet Hospital BuryBury North West BL8 2BS
