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 Worker to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Taunton.
Cygnet has 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 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 patients
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 practice
* One year's 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr