Social Worker

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 Bury.

You will be joining our team on a full time, 40 hour per week basis, Monday to Friday.

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 Bury:

Cygnet Hospital Bury provides a wide range of inpatient mental health services for men and women including specialist deaf services and CAMHS provision for adolescents.

Each service user has a bedroom with en suite facilities and a range of communal spaces including a gym, laundry, occupational therapy kitchen, therapy garden and woodland walkways down to the Elton Reservoir.

Cygnet Whitehouse:

White House is Cygnet Bury Dunes's 18 bed male acute service. The service provides a safe and stabilising environment for men who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission.

Your Day-to-Day...

• You'll be working 40 hours a week
• Work in partnership with service users, their families and other stakeholders to assist with the recovery process
• Forge links and maintain contact with other statutory agencies
• Lead on the social care needs of service users
• Ensure that service users and their families/carers are aware of their legal rights
• Take an active role in safeguarding within the multidisciplinary team
• Provide written reports to the multidisciplinary team and other professionals

You are...

• A Registered Social Worker with Social Worker England
• A relevant Social Work qualification
• Experienced in working within a mental health setting, or passionate about working in this field
• Knowledgeable of safeguarding, health & safety, data protection, confidentiality issues & equality & diversity
• 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...

• Salary up to £37,000pa DOE
• An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Expert supervision & support
• Free Health Cash plan
• Enhanced maternity pay: 8 weeks full Pay, 18 weeks half Pay (Inclusive of SMP) followed by 13 weeks SMP.
• 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

Ready to make a positive change? Please click on the 'apply now' link below or send your CV to VickyLinstead@cygnethealth.co.uk

What next?

If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you.

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