Social Worker
Social Worker
Full time
£37,619 per year
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Social Worker
Department: Social Work
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Priory Hospital Middleton St George
Compensation: £37,619 / year
Description
Priory Middleton St George is looking to recruit a Social Worker to join the team. This is a full time role of 37.5 hours.
Set in spacious and relaxing grounds, Priory Hospital Middleton St George, located in Darlington, County Durham, is a specialist inpatient service for adults with mental health issues, complex needs and behaviours that challenge. We are dedicated to supporting people to transfer effortlessly between the most appropriate care, meeting individual needs, enabling recovery and re-engagement within the community, and maximising life opportunities.
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
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 ideal candidate will possess a degree-level qualification in Social Work and be registered with Social Work England. They will have a detailed knowledge and understanding of current mental health legislation and frameworks, including the Mental Health Act 1983 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Additionally, they should demonstrate a thorough understanding of safeguarding legislation, particularly the Care Act 2014. The candidate should be skilled in multidisciplinary, recovery-focused practice that emphasises hope, control, and opportunity, and should also demonstrate a critical knowledge of the theories and models underpinning social work interventions 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.
Department: Social Work
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Priory Hospital Middleton St George
Compensation: £37,619 / year
Description
Priory Middleton St George is looking to recruit a Social Worker to join the team. This is a full time role of 37.5 hours.
Set in spacious and relaxing grounds, Priory Hospital Middleton St George, located in Darlington, County Durham, is a specialist inpatient service for adults with mental health issues, complex needs and behaviours that challenge. We are dedicated to supporting people to transfer effortlessly between the most appropriate care, meeting individual needs, enabling recovery and re-engagement within the community, and maximising life opportunities.
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.
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 ideal candidate will possess a degree-level qualification in Social Work and be registered with Social Work England. They will have a detailed knowledge and understanding of current mental health legislation and frameworks, including the Mental Health Act 1983 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Additionally, they should demonstrate a thorough understanding of safeguarding legislation, particularly the Care Act 2014. The candidate should be skilled in multidisciplinary, recovery-focused practice that emphasises hope, control, and opportunity, and should also demonstrate a critical knowledge of the theories and models underpinning social work interventions 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
Salary range
- £37,619 per year
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