Social Worker - 12 month FTC

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 Social Worker. This post will be a part time position working 3 days 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 Hospital Beckton:

Cygnet Hospital Beckton is rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) with inspectors praising staff for their 'safe, person-centred care'. The hospital is a gender specific hospital for women with complex mental health needs.

Your Day-to-Day...

You'll be working 22.5 hours a week
Work in partnership with service users, their families and other stakeholders to assist with the recovery process
Forge links and maintain contact with other statutory agencies
Lead on the social care needs of service users
Ensure that service users 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...

A Registered Social Worker with Social Worker England
A relevant Social Work qualification
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.