About this role
Job summary As a Social Worker, you can be the reason why lives change for the better, helping some of the most vulnerable people gain a brighter future. With previous experience from the NHS or private care, you can join the multidisciplinary team on a part time basis for 22.5 hours at Aderyn which has a strong emphasis on teamwork and offer a high quality step down service for men with enduring mental health conditions sets a sector-leading example of clear care pathways for service users with a focus on recovery. As a Social Worker you will manage a complex caseload and be responsible for social care assessments, risk assessments, facilitate group activities, and will contribute to ICR meetings, supporting service users to make viable plans for their future. You report to the Safeguarding Lead, and will manage internal investigations and liaise with home authorities for service users during their admission and discharging process, while enjoying access to a range of training opportunities that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations.
Main duties of the job As a Social Worker, you will help vulnerable people achieve a brighter future by joining a multidisciplinary team at Aderyn on a part-time basis. Your responsibilities will include managing a complex caseload, conducting social care assessments, facilitating group activities, and contributing to ICR meetings to support service users. Reporting to the Safeguarding Lead, you will also manage internal investigations and liaise with home authorities regarding service users. You'll be offered various training opportunities to help you grow in your career. You should have previous experience from the NHS or private care in a similar environment, a Social Work degree, and be registered with or have applied for registration with Social Work England. The role involves working with a diverse team to promote recovery for men with enduring mental health conditions, enabling them to live more independently in the community.
About us Elysium Healthcare is a unique provider of care services, employing over 8,000 people and offering a wide range of services across more than 80 locations throughout England and Wales. The company is part of Ramsay Health Care's global network, which operates in 10 countries with more than 86,000 employees worldwide. Elysium Healthcare is dedicated to improving the lives of those with mental health needs, neurological conditions, learning disabilities, autism, and children and education services. With a focus on recovery and quality care pathways, the organisation offers opportunities for staff to grow both professionally and personally. They pride themselves on being a Disability Confident employer and are committed to inclusive recruitment processes, ensuring that all staff understand their responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users.
Job description Job responsibilities
As a Social Worker, you can be the reason why lives change for the better, helping some of the most vulnerable people gain a brighter future.
With previous experience from the NHS or private care, you can join the multidisciplinary team on a part time basis for 22.5 hours at Aderyn which has a strong emphasis on teamwork and offer a high quality step down service for men with enduring mental health conditions sets a sector-leading example of clear care pathways for service users with a focus on recovery.
As a Social Worker you will manage a complex caseload and be responsible for social care assessments, risk assessments, facilitate group activities, and will contribute to ICR meetings, supporting service users to make viable plans for their future.
You report to the Safeguarding Lead, and will manage internal investigations and liaise with home authorities for service users during their admission and discharging process, while enjoying access to a range of training opportunities that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations.
A career at Elysium is one that you can take pride in, knowing that you will be instrumental in helping people to lead a full and valued life, enabling them to live more independently. Its what delivering great healthcare should feel like.
As a Social Worker you will be:
Referrals to LADO and Local Authority in line with safeguarding and assessments Educating Hospital staff about relevant safeguarding matters. Completing a full annual social care reassessment within the CPA format Facilitating access to welfare rights, housing, advocacy services and associated support services Participating in 1:1 supervision To be successful in this role, you'll need:
A Social Work degree Registered with Social Work England or applied for Experience within similar environment Experience with working with vulnerable adults Where you will be working:
Location: Penperlleni, Nr Pontypool, Monmouthshire, Wales NP4 0AH
You will be working at Aderyn, a high quality step down service for men with enduring mental health conditions sets a sector-leading example of clear care pathways for service user with a focus on recovery. As well as a 17 bed rehabilitation unit there is also a 2 bed open rehabilitation cottage.
The unit is situated in a picturesque part of Wales with good transport links. You will working alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide service users with opportunities to improve their independence and prepare for an independent life in the community. Individual and collaborative therapeutic timetables are developed for each patient and individual psychological therapies are offered.
What You’ll Get
At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:
Annual salary of up to £41,020 FTE Annual Salary Pro Rata £24,612 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future About your next employer:
Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A Social Work degree, registered with Social Work England or applied for. Experience within a similar environment and experience working with vulnerable adults.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Elysium Healthcare
Address Elysium Healthcare
Nr Pontypool
NP4 0AH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)