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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.
We are looking for a Social Work Assistant to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Forestwood.
Cygnet have been providing a national network of specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.
With us, you’ll have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic, supportive team.
We need a Social Work Assistant who’s passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs.
Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for our patients – it’s a challenging, satisfying vocation.
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Your day-to-day…
- Work in partnership with service users, families & other stakeholders
- Contribute to the provision of high-quality care for patients
- Forge links & maintain contact with other statutory agencies
- Lead on the social care needs of patients
- Ensure that patients & their families/carers are aware of their legal rights
- Ensure safeguarding in multidisciplinary teams & provide reports for MDTs & others.
You are…
- Experienced in working within a mental health setting, or passionate about this field
- Knowledgeable of safeguarding, H&S, data protection, confidentiality, equality & diversity
- An excellent communicator with exceptional interpersonal, IT & telephone skills
- Aware of the Mental Health Act
- Skilled in report writing with excellent literacy skills & attention to detail.
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Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
- 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.
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