About this role
Job summary Are you a Deputy Lead Social Worker looking to join a company that values and recognises you? If so, join the team at Thornford Park Hospital in Thatcham and help people in their recovery journey to develop new skills and build a brighter future. Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will manage and support a caseload of up with mental health conditions. You will be responsible for assessments, CPA reports, Mental Health Tribunals, Managers Hearings and will be requested to supervise junior staff members. As a deputy manager of the team, 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. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be supported regionally and will have access to a variety of training and online courses to support your career development and growth. As a Deputy Lead Social Worker you will be: Supporting the social work team to take the lead on child and adult safeguarding.
Main duties of the job The role of the Deputy Lead Social Worker involves managing and supporting a caseload of individuals with mental health conditions at Thornford Park Hospital in Thatcham. The position includes responsibilities such as conducting assessments, CPA reports, Mental Health Tribunals, and Managers Hearings. Additionally, the Deputy Lead Social Worker will supervise junior staff members and lead in promoting adult safeguarding. The role encourages the empowerment of recovery among service users, requiring collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. The position offers access to training and regional support. Key duties include supporting the social work team in safeguarding, deputising in quality assurance meetings, delivering training, leading multidisciplinary teams on non-medical mental capacity issues, and coordinating with external agencies. The job also involves supporting carers and families of detained patients. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including career development and wellbeing support.
About us Elysium Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider with over 8,000 employees dedicated to delivering quality care across England and Wales. The organisation manages a network of more than 80 services, offering a range of provisions including Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education services. Elysium Healthcare prides itself on a unique approach to care delivery, with a focus on personal growth and development for staff members. As part of Ramsay Health Care, a global entity with a presence in 10 countries, Elysium is committed to inclusive recruitment practices and the promotion of a safe and supportive work environment. Elysium Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer with commitments to disability confidence and safer recruitment standards. It offers extensive benefits and development opportunities to its staff, acknowledging and rewarding their contributions to the organisation's mission.
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you a Deputy Lead Social Worker looking to join a company that values and recognises you? If so, join the team at Thornford Park Hospita in Thatcham and help people in their recovery journey to develop new skills and build a brighter future. Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will manage and support a caseload of up with mental health conditions. You will be responsible for assessments, CPA reports, Mental Health Tribunals, Managers Hearings and will be requested to supervise junior staff members. As a deputy manager of the team, 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. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be supported regionally and will have access to a variety of training and online courses to support your career development and growth. As a Deputy Lead Social Worker you will be:
Supporting the social work team to take the lead on child and adult safeguarding. Deputising for Lead social worker in quality assurance meetings. Supporting the social work team to deliver Safeguarding induction and update training across the Hospital. Leading the multidisciplinary teams on non-medical mental capacity issues and best interest decisions. Delivering quality supervision and appraisal to junior and senior social workers in the Team. Liaising with external agencies to enable them to fulfil their statutory duties, for example: MAPPA, Local Authority Social Services, CMHT, FIND, FOLS, Police and Probation. Supporting carers and families of detained patients To be successful in this role, you'll need:
A Social Work qualification Registration with Social Work England. Have a good working knowledge of the relevant legislation Have at least 4 years’ experience of working in a similar environment Where you will be working
Location: Thornford Park, Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET
You will work at Thornford Park which is a combination of medium secure and low secure units and rehabilitation flats. The service provides a seamless internal care pathway supporting and empowering patients in their recovery and rehabilitation.
You will work alongside the multidisciplinary to provide personalised assessment and treatment programmes for males with mental illness/ complex care needs as well as those with personality disorder. Service users may have histories of offending and/or may have failed in previous placements.
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 £48,000 - £50,000 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 Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking 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 qualification, registration with Social Work England, a good working knowledge of relevant legislation, and at least 4 years experience working in a similar environment.
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
Thatcham
RG19 8ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)