Cygnet
Social Worker
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Social Worker
Social Worker – Cygnet Hospital Wyke
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 over 30 years. With us, you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.
About the Role
We are looking for a confident, compassionate & committed Social Worker to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Wyke in a full-time (38.5 hours/week) role. However, we are happy to consider part-time applicants.
This is 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 & rewarding vocation.
At Cygnet, our benefits extend far beyond standard packages. You’ll also enjoy:
- Shopping, travel & leisure discounts
- A range of healthcare & financial benefits to support your well-being in and out of work
- Pension scheme
- "Cycle to Work" scheme & employee discount savings.
If you’re passionate about what you do, we want to talk to you!
Cygnet Hospital Wyke
Cygnet Hospital Wyke provides a comprehensive pathway of acute admissions services for men. Our team collaborates closely with service users, their families, and referrers to ensure a seamless pathway from referral to discharge.
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Key Responsibilities
You will be expected to:
- Contribute to assessment, formulation & implementation of individual care & treatment plans
- Assess & address patients’ social circumstances (housing, benefits, employment, family relationships, and community support)
- Lead on discharge planning to facilitate safe, timely & sustainable transitions back to the community
- Maintain active liaison with community mental health teams, local authorities, housing providers, and external agencies
- Attend & contribute to Mental Health Review Tribunals & other statutory meetings
- Lead safeguarding processes and respond to safeguarding concerns relating to patients
- Act as an advocate for patients’ rights, dignity, and social inclusion
- Complete risk assessments relating to social & environmental factors
- Provide psycho-social interventions to support recovery & independence
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical records & reports in line with legal & organisational standards
- Support family involvement and facilitate communication between patients and carers
- Participate in case conferences, ward rounds & Care Programme Approach (CPA) meetings
- Contribute to service development & quality improvement initiatives
- Provide support & supervision to the team and students
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Person Specification
Essential:
✔ Qualified Social Worker with current professional registration ✔ Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in mental health settings ✔ Experience working in inpatient or acute mental health environments ✔ Strong knowledge of mental health legislation, safeguarding procedures & social care frameworks ✔ Experience with discharge planning & multi-agency collaboration ✔ Ability to manage complex caseloads & competing priorities ✔ Excellent communication & report-writing skills
Desirable:
🔹 Experience working with women in mental health services 🔹 Experience attending tribunals or court-related processes 🔹 Training in trauma-informed practice 🔹 Knowledge of housing & welfare systems
Locum Opportunities Also Available
Why Cygnet?
We will offer you:
- Salary: £34,280 – £39,780 per annum (DOE)
- Strong career progression opportunities (including management roles)
- Monthly reflective practice, expert supervision & peer support
- Employee referral scheme
- Pension scheme
- "Cycle to Work" scheme & employee discount savings
Note: Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
If you care about making a difference, we want to talk to you.
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