Social Work Assistant post at Cygnet Hospital Bierley, a mental health hospital offering acute and low secure care for men and women across four single-sex wards. The work supports social workers in meeting service users' social care needs, including keeping families informed of legal rights and contributing safeguarding reports to multidisciplinary teams. It is a full-time, 40-hour role, and candidates need prior mental health experience or a strong interest in the field plus knowledge of the Mental Health Act. An enhanced DBS check is required.
What the job involves
- Assist social workers so the discipline meets the identified needs of service users and, where appropriate, their families
- Lead on the social care needs of patients
- Ensure safeguarding within multidisciplinary teams and provide reports for MDTs and others
- Ensure patients and their families or carers are aware of their legal rights
- Work in partnership with service users, families and other stakeholders
- Contribute to the provision of high-quality care for patients
- Forge links and maintain contact with other statutory agencies
What's required
Experience
- Experience working in a mental health setting, or a clear passion for the field
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, data protection, confidentiality, equality and diversity
- Awareness of the Mental Health Act
- Excellent communication with strong interpersonal, IT and telephone skills
- Skilled report writing with excellent literacy and attention to detail
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
What's offered
- Pension scheme
- Strong career progression, including into management roles
- Monthly reflective practice, expert supervision and peer support
- Employee referral scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee discounts on shopping, travel and leisure
- Healthcare and financial benefits
- Professional development
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
