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, you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.
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 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…
- You’ll be working 40 hours a week
- Work in partnership with service users, their families and other stakeholders to support patient’s 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 Children’s 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? We’ll 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!
