Elysium Healthcare
Social Worker Assistant -Fixed Term Contract 9 Months
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Social Worker Assistant -Fixed Term Contract 9 Months
Fixed-Term Contract (9 Months) | 37.5 Hours Per Week Location: St Mary's Hospital, Warrington
Social Worker Assistant – Mental Health & Rehabilitation Service
About the Opportunity
Are you passionate about supporting some of the most vulnerable individuals in society? St Mary’s Hospital in Warrington is seeking a Social Worker Assistant to join their specialist mental health and Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) rehabilitation service. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you'll play a pivotal role in improving the independence, wellbeing, and community outcomes of adult male service users.
This fixed-term contract is ideal for those interested in gaining experience within mental health, social care, and safeguarding—including familiarity with the Mental Health Act 1983 (Amended 2007) and the Care Act 2014.
About the Role
Key Responsibilities
Working under the supervision of a Registered Social Worker, your duties will include:
- Adhering to the General Social Care Council’s Code of Practice.
- Supporting service users, families, and significant others through assessment processes.
- Liaising with external agencies (e.g., Local Authorities, NHS Trusts, Probation & Primary Care) to align care plans with individual needs.
- Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, child welfare, and public protection standards.
Core Accountabilities:
- Completing DWP/Welfare documentation (admissions & ongoing benefit matters).
- Assisting with financial planning, housing support, and liaising with housing agencies.
- Coordinating travel/visiting arrangements (patients, families, carers).
- Maintaining detailed patient records and clinical documentation.
- Supporting quarterly Carers’ Forum and annual Carers’ Engagement Survey.
- Assisting in implementing and evaluating recovery-focused services (e.g., patient forums, befriending).
- Operating collaboratively in Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings.
- Undertaking administrative duties (safeguarding, IT systems).
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What We Are Looking For
To thrive in this role, you will:
✔ Demonstrated understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983 and Care Act 2014. ✔ Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, balanced with empathy. ✔ An awareness of diverse client groups, including those with complex support needs. ✔ Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and professionally—even in high-pressure scenarios. ✔ Resilience, emotional intelligence, and confidentiality. ✔ Strong administrative and computer literacy skills.
Successful candidates will evidence a commitment to: ✔ Person-centred care. ✔ Recovery-orientated social work. ✔ Continuous professional development.
Working Environment
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Based at St Mary’s Hospital (Warrington), you’ll contribute to:
- A specialist Adult Mental Health service with tailored male-focused rehabilitation.
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Rehabilitation pathways.
- A therapeutic therapeutic care environment featuring gyms, structured activities, and wellbeing initiatives.
The multi-disciplinary team guarantees opportunity to learn and grow, while a supportive culture ensures your contributions are valued.
Benefits & Career Development
At Elysium Healthcare (part of Ramsay Healthcare)*, we prioritise employee well-being with a comprehensive benefits package:
🔹 Salary: £25,564.50 pro rata (37.5 hrs/wk). 🔹 Leave: 33 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays, birthday off, plus optional buyable days). 🔹 Career Growth: Training and development support to advance your career paths. 🔹 Rewards: Ely-Vate platform—discounts, savings, and wellbeing resources. 🔹 Wellbeing: Access to 24/7 GP services, financial wellness, and life insurance. 🔹 Work-Life Balance: Stream wage access and designated flexibility. 🔹 Support: Free/subsidised meals + onsite/local parking.
Additionally, as a Safer Recruitment and Disability Confident employer, Elysium is committed to diversity and inclusion.
DBS disclosure is a requirement for all applicants.
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