Deputy Lead Social Worker

Deputy Lead Social Worker
Salary - £48,000 per annum
Newbury, Berkshire
Summary
Appoint Healthcare are proud to partner with an extremely reputable leading national provider of health and social care services for young people and adults with mental health needs and learning disabilities. Together we are seeking a Deputy Lead Social Worker for their low to medium secure forensic hospital in Newbury, Berkshire.
The Deputy Lead Social Worker will work alongside the multidisciplinary team and will manage a caseload of up to 24 forensic service users who are in low to medium secure forensic mental health services. You will be responsible for assessments, CPA reports, Mental Health tribunals, Managers hearings and will be requested to supervise junior members. You will lead and promote adult safeguarding and will empower recovery to encourage service users to engage in their care plans and achieve their goals.
Requirements

• A Social Work qualification
• Registration with Social Work England
• Have good working knowledge of the relevant legislation

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth including an extensive range of courses designed to help you grow and succeed in your career
• Annual leave entitlement of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) - plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain great work-life
• Pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity Package
• Retail discounts
• Car Leasing scheme
• Holiday financing

To Apply
For more information or to apply please contact Erin Giles on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
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