Social Worker Assistant

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.

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 Social Worker Assistant to join our team at Cygnet Bury Dunes. This role will be a full time, 40 hours per week.

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.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You’ll also 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.

So if you’re passionate about what you do, we want to talk to you!

Cygnet Bury Dunes:

Cygnet Bury Dunes provides a wide range of inpatient mental health services for men and women including specialist deaf services and emergency admission services.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with service users, families & other stakeholders
• Contribute to the provision of high-quality care for patients
• Forge links & maintain contact with other statutory agencies
• Lead on the social care needs of patients
• Ensure that patients & their families/carers are aware of their legal rights
• Ensure safeguarding in multidisciplinary teams & provide reports for MDTs & others.

• Experienced in working within a mental health setting, or passionate about this field
• Knowledgeable of safeguarding, H&S, data protection, confidentiality, equality & diversity
• An excellent communicator with exceptional interpersonal, IT & telephone skills
• Aware of the Mental Health Act
• Skilled in report writing with excellent literacy skills & attention to detail.

• 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.

What next?

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

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