About this role
Job summary The Lead Social Worker will be part of Elysium Healthcare's Crossley Place team in Prescot, providing care for women with complex mental health needs. The role is temporary, offering a salary of £46,904 annually. Working 15 hours a week, the successful candidate will manage a caseload, support adult safeguarding, supervise junior staff, and liaise with external agencies. The role involves assessments, Mental Health Tribunals, and Managers Hearings, ensuring that service users are engaged in their recovery journey and supported towards achieving their care goals. Training and career development opportunities are available.
Main duties of the job Join Elysium Healthcare as a Lead Social Worker at Crossley Place in Prescot, a specialist care model for women with complex mental health needs. You'll manage a caseload of service users, lead adult safeguarding, and support junior staff, working 15 hours per week. Responsibilities include assessments, Mental Health Tribunals, and supervisory tasks. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team, promoting recovery and engaging service users in their care plans. In addition, you'll liaise with external agencies, handle supervision and appraisals, and engage in continuous professional development opportunities.
About us Elysium Healthcare is a prominent provider of health care services, with over 8,000 employees across more than 90 services in England and Wales, specializing in Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education. The organisation is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network in 10 countries with over 86,000 employees. Elysium Healthcare prioritizes inclusive recruitment and is a Disability Confident employer. Each role within the organization aims to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users, offering comprehensive training and development for its staff.
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you a Lead Social Worker looking to join a company that values and recognises you? If so, join the team at Crossley Place in Prescot, a specialist apartment-based model of care for women with complex mental health needs and help people in their recovery journey to develop new skills and build a brighter future.
Working 15 hours per week alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will manage and support a caseload of up to service users 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 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 Social Worker you will be:
Supporting the social work team to take the lead on 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 3-4 years’ experience of working in a similar environment Where you will be working
Address: Crossley Place, Mill Lane, Prescot, L35 6NE
Join Crossley Place, a specialist apartment-based model of care for women with complex mental health needs. The service offers a positive alternative to conventional hospital settings working with the principles of least restrictive practice and positive behavioural care plans.
The single apartment model and clinical approach places the patient at the heart of all we do and has a real influence on how their care and treatment is driven. You will be making a real difference supporting women with mental health needs live more fulfilling lives.
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 base salary of £46,904 Pro Rota £18,762 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 90 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
To succeed in this role, a candidate needs a Social Work qualification, registration with Social Work England, a good understanding of relevant legislation, and 3-4 years of experience 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
Prescot
L35 6NE
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)