Job responsibilities
Are you a skilled and enthusiastic qualified Social Worker looking for a new challenge where you can make a positive difference?
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Lead Social Work to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Taunton.
Cygnet have been providing a national network of high quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.
With us, youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.
Its an excellent opportunity to progress your career as a valued member of a supportive team.
Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for ourclientsit's a challenging, satisfying vocation.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.
Youll 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 youre passionate about what you do, we want to talk to you!
Cygnet Hospital Taunton:
Cygnet Hospital Taunton provides acute inpatient admissions service for men and women and a specialist inpatient service for men diagnosed with a learning disability.
Your Day-to-Day
- Youll be working 40 hours a week
- Work in partnership with service users, their families and other stakeholders to support patients progress through their treatment pathway
- Ensure that patients and their families/carers are aware of their legal rights
- Take a lead role in safeguarding within the multidisciplinary team
- Forge links and maintain contact with external agencies
- Lead on assessing and supporting the social care needs of patient
You are.
- A relevant Social Work qualification
- Registered as a Social Worker with Social Work England
- Minimum 3 years qualified experience
- Experienced in working in a mental health setting, or passionate about working in this field
- Highly knowledgeable of the Childrens Act, Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act, as well as
- GDPR and patient confidentiality
- Able to confidently apply the principles of safeguarding children in practise
- One years post qualification experience working as a Social Worker with children
- 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? Well offer you
- An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
- Expert supervision & support
- Employee referral scheme
- Free Health Cash plan
- 24 hours free GP support line
- Free life assurance cover
- Free eye tests
- Car lease discounts
- Discounted gym membership
- Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover
- Pension scheme
- Employee NHS - discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
- Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks
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!