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Social Worker

locationLondon SW15 5JJ, UK
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PublishedPublished: Published 1 month ago
Social Worker
Full time
£41,463 per year
Care | Social Work
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Private Healthcare
Social Worker

Department: Social Work

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital Roehampton

Compensation: £41,463 / year




Description
Priory Hospital Roehampton is looking to recruit a Social Worker to join the team. This is a full time role of 37.5 hours.

Priory Hospital Roehampton, a registered hospital in London, is a welcoming and highly respected rehab facility, offering expert mental health and addiction treatment. We support people facing a wide range of mental health challenges, providing specialist care for depression, anxiety and addictions. Our team offers tailored treatment for substance addictions, including alcohol, cocaine and heroin, as well as behavioural addictions like gambling. We also provide outpatient support for adults with eating disorders.

For young people, we have a dedicated young people's mental health inpatient service across two specialist wards - Richmond Court and Kingston Court - where we provide expert care in a supportive environment.




What you'll be doing
You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients
  • To provide expertise and leadership in Safeguarding.
  • To bring clear focus on the rights of all service users and their families, including the ability to investigate, evaluate and learn from allegations to improve safety, dignity and compassion within the unit.
  • To work as part of the Multi- disciplinary Team focusing on prevention, early intervention, building resilience and self-care, reducing and delaying dependency.
  • To undertake assessments, care plans and where required Tribunal Report to determine eligibility and support the access to services under relevant social care framework.
  • Within assessments and interventions, identify and address social exclusions, its causes and effects on mental wellbeing and mental health.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.




What you'll bring to the role
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

The role requires a degree-level Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England. The candidate must have detailed knowledge and understanding of current Mental Health legislation and frameworks, including the Mental Health Act 1983 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005, as well as safeguarding legislation such as The Care Act 2014. They should possess skills and knowledge in multidisciplinary, recovery-focused practice that emphasizes hope, control, and opportunity. Additionally, the candidate must demonstrate a critical understanding of theories and models for social work intervention with individuals and their families.




What we will give you in return
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
  • Free on-site parking
  • Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
  • Enhanced maternity pay
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
  • Access to development opportunities
  • Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
  • Leadership & management development
  • Long service award
  • Refer a friend bonuses
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

Salary range

  • £41,463 per year

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