Lead Social Worker

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 Work to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Taunton.

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.

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 patient's 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 patient

• 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 practise
• One years' 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

• 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