Social Worker Assistant On Camhs Service

Location
Bury, BL8 2BS
Salary
£26,250 - £27,750 DOE
Hours
Full Time
Closing date
Tuesday 2 July 2024
Cygnet have been providing 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 & their families.
We are looking for a confident, compassionate & committed Assistant Social Worker.
It's 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, satisfying vocation.
So if you're passionate about what you do, we want to talk to you!
Cygnet Hospital Bury:
Cygnet Hospital Bury provides a wide range of inpatient mental health services for men and women including specialist deaf services and CAMHS provision for adolescents.
Your Day-to-Day...

• Work in partnership with patients, their families and other stakeholders to assist with the recovery process
• Contribute to the provision of a high quality care for patients and to uphold the positive image of Cygnet.
• To work as part of the Social Work Department Team
• Supervision will be provided by the Senior Social Worker
• Forge links and maintain contact with other statutory agencies
• Lead on the social care needs of patients
• Ensure that patients and their families/carers are aware of their legal rights
• Take an active role in safeguarding within the multidisciplinary team
• Provide written reports to the multidisciplinary team and other professionals

You are...

• Experienced in working within a mental health setting, or passionate about working in this field
• Knowledgeable of safeguarding, health & safety, data protection, confidentiality issues & equality & diversity
• An excellent communicator with exceptional interpersonal skills
• Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Skilled in report writing with excellent literacy skills and attention to detail

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you...

• Strong career progression opportunities, including into management roles
• Monthly reflective practice, expert supervision & peer support
• Employee referral scheme
• Pension scheme
• "Cycle to Work" scheme & employee discount savings.

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Ready to make a positive change?
Please click on the 'apply now' link below
Join us!
In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.
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Job Description/Additional Documents
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