WE ARE LOOKING FOR TALENTED PEOPLE LIKE YOU!!
Knowing that you're making a difference to people's lives is rewarding in itself. But our many roles offer much more than that. As well as helping you grow and develop your talent, we want you to feel proud of where you work and what you do.
We don't just talk about putting employees first. We know that Priory wouldn't exist without the combined effort and expertise of all disciplines.
Priory Hospital Cardiff are currently looking for a Registered Social Worker to join our team.
Priory Hospital Cardiff provides bespoke treatment packages for a variety of patients with complex mental health needs. The unit provides a modern, homely environment promoting independence, whilst employing an experienced multi-disciplinary team to oversee and support patient progress. The unit includes three wards and a variety of facilities, such as three secure gardens, a gym, patient practice kitchens, patient social area, art rooms and dedicated support service areas.
As a Registered Social Worker you will work alongside colleagues from Psychiatry, Nursing and Occupational Therapy, ensuring consistently high standards of practice, which comply with the Code of Professional Practice for Social Care. The successful candidate will receive peer support from the established Social Work team at Llanarth Court Hospital.
Responsibilities:
1. Identifying the social/non-medical needs for service users and ensuring those needs are met.
2. Completing detailed risk assessments and playing a key role in liaison with families and community networks.
3. A key focus on Safeguarding and MAPPA liaison.
4. Identifying any social issues which a service user may be experiencing and ensuring these are addressed within risk assessments and care plans, making sure the patient is supported.
5. Developing links between different agencies within a patient’s local community, for example, Care Co-ordinators, families/carers and future possible placements.
6. Taking a proactive approach in supporting the ward within the hospital with monitoring any safeguarding concerns, ensuring the safety of patients at all times.
7. Completing investigations into incidents in the hospital and providing feedback to the Senior Management Team.
8. Investigating complaints made by patients in the hospital as required by the Complaints and Compliance Administrator.
Knowledge & Skills:
A degree in social work, registered with the General Social Care Council, together with detailed knowledge and comprehensive understanding of current legislation.
In return for your hard work and expertise we would like to offer you:
1. This role offers flexible working hours.
2. Free on-site parking.
3. Subsidised meals on duty.
4. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (FTE) Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra day’s annual leave.
5. Enhanced maternity pay.
6. Contributory pension scheme.
7. Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare.
8. Access to development opportunities.
9. Leadership & management development.
10. Long service award.
11. Refer a friend bonuses.
12. Fully funded DBS.
If you wish to discuss the above please contact a member of our recruitment team on RecruitmentPHC@priorygroup.com or contact our Hospital Director, for an informal discussion. Michelle Mason (Hospital Director) michellemason@priorygroup.com - 02920 556301
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