About this role
Job summary This temporary position as a Social Worker at Elysium Healthcare offers an annual salary of £38,979 and is based in Atherton. The role requires experience from the NHS or private care, focusing on providing care for men and women with complex mental health needs, working within a multidisciplinary team at The Spinney. The primary responsibilities involve managing complex caseloads, conducting social care assessments, risk evaluations, and facilitating group activities. The job also includes managing internal investigations, liaising with home authorities, and participating in various training opportunities to support career growth within a setting that offers rehabilitation and secure care services.
Main duties of the job As a Social Worker at Elysium Healthcare, you will play a pivotal role in changing lives for the better by helping vulnerable individuals access brighter futures. With prior experience in the NHS or private sector, you can join a strong team at The Spinney, providing care for those with complex mental health needs. You'll manage complex caseloads, perform social care and risk assessments, manage internal investigations, and liaise with home authorities during admissions and discharge processes. The role offers access to extensive training opportunities, enabling career growth and advancement. Additionally, youll educate hospital staff on safeguarding matters and support service users' future planning.
About us Elysium Healthcare, a part of Ramsay Health Care, is a leading provider of healthcare services with over 8,000 employees across the UK and a global presence in 10 countries. Their services span various domains including Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities, and more, providing extensive growth opportunities for employees. Elysium Healthcare values inclusive recruitment, following safer recruitment policies and being a Disability Confident employer. They offer a supportive working environment aimed at helping employees achieve career aspirations while making a significant impact in the community by improving the quality of life for vulnerable individuals.
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 at The Spinney inwhich has a strong emphasis on teamwork, and where you will provide care for men and women with complex mental health needs.
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 Experience within similar environment Experience with working with vulnerable adults Where you will be working:
Location: Everest Road,Atherton, Manchester,M46 9NT
You will be working at The Spinney, a service which offer a range of care settings for male patients with personality disorder and/or mental illness. The purpose-built medium, low secure and rehabilitation wards, as well as a psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU) are all set within an 11 acre site with extensive woodland and landscaped areas.
You will be working alongside a multidisciplinary team at The Spinney who have previously been recognised by the Association of Psychological Therapies (APT) for their ability to reinforce positive behaviour, prevention of challenging behaviour and successful interventions in a secure care setting.
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 £38,979 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
A Social Work degree is required, alongside relevant experience within similar environments and 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
Atherton
M46 9NT
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)