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 has provided 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 and their families. This role is full time, 38.5 hours per week; we are open to part-time applicants and welcome applications. It’s an excellent opportunity to progress your career as a valued member of a supportive team. Maximising positive outcomes and recovery for our clients is a challenging, satisfying vocation.

At Cygnet, our perks go beyond pension schemes and professional development. You’ll 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. If you’re passionate about what you do, we want to talk to you!

Cygnet Hospital Wyke provides a comprehensive pathway of acute admissions services for men. Our team works closely and collaboratively with service users, their families and the referrer to provide a seamless pathway from referral to discharge.

• Contribute to assessment, formulation, and implementation of individual care and treatment plans
• Assess and address patients’ social circumstances, including housing, benefits, family relationships, and community support
• Lead on discharge planning to ensure safe, timely, and sustainable transitions back to the community
• Maintain active liaison with community mental health teams, local authorities, housing providers, and other external agencies
• Attend and contribute to Mental Health Review Tribunals and 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 and environmental factors
• Provide psycho-social interventions to support recovery and independence
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical records and reports in line with legal and organisational standards
• Support family involvement and facilitate communication between patients and carers where appropriate
• Participate in case conferences, ward rounds, and care programme approach (CPA) meetings
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives
• Provide support and supervision to the team and students

• Qualified Social Worker with current professional registration
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working within mental health settings
• Experience working in inpatient or acute mental health environments
• Strong knowledge of mental health legislation, safeguarding procedures, and social care frameworks
• Experience with discharge planning and multi-agency collaboration
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and competing priorities
• Excellent communication and 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 and welfare systems

We’ll offer you…

• Salary: £34,280 - £39,780 pa DOE
• Strong career progression opportunities, including into management roles
• Monthly reflective practice, expert supervision & peer support
• Employee referral scheme
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme and employee discount savings

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Ready to make a positive change? Join us!

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