Bradford
Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. Are you an outstanding Social Worker with a passion for delivering high quality care? 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. We are looking for a confident, compassionate & committed Social Worker to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Bierley. This role will be a full time, 37.5 hours per week however we are open to applicants seeking part time hours and welcome applications. 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 Bierley: Cygnet Hospital Bierley provides a range of acute and low secure mental health services for men and women. The hospital is set across four wards offering single-sex male and female specialist mental health services. All our services are provided under the umbrella of a recovery orientated approach and are reviewed through the CPA framework. Key Responsibilities • Work as a core member of the multidisciplinary team across 2 wards to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care, • Contribute to assessment, formulation, and implementation of individual care and treatment plans, • Assess and address patients’ social circumstances, including housing, benefits, family relationships, and community support, • Lead on discharge planning to ensure safe, timely, and sustainable transitions back to the community, • Maintain active liaison with community mental health teams, local authorities, housing providers, and other external agencies, • Attend and contribute to Mental Health Review Tribunals and other statutory meetings, • Lead safeguarding processes and respond to safeguarding concerns relating to patients, • Act as an advocate for patients’ rights, dignity, and social inclusion, • Complete risk assessments relating to social and environmental factors, • Provide psycho-social interventions to support recovery and independence, • Maintain accurate, timely clinical records and reports in line with legal and organisational standards, • Support family involvement and facilitate communication between patients and carers where appropriate, cares lead., • Participate in case conferences, ward rounds, and care programme approach (CPA) meetings, • Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives, • Provide support and supervision to the team and students. ?Person Specification • Qualified Social Worker with current professional registration, • Minimum of 2 years’ experience working within mental health settings, • Experience working in inpatient or acute mental health environments, • Strong knowledge of mental health legislation, safeguarding procedures, and social care frameworks, • Experience with discharge planning and multi-agency collaboration, • Ability to manage complex caseloads and competing priorities, • Excellent communication and report-writing skills Desirable: • Experience working with women in mental health services, • Experience attending tribunals or court-related processes, • Training in trauma-informed practice, • Knowledge of housing and welfare systems. Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you… • Salary: £33,280 - £38,780pa DOE, • 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 below Join us! What next? If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply