Social Worker @ Elysium Healthcare

Job summary

Are you a Social Worker looking to join a company that values and recognises you? If so, join the team at Thornford Park 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 forensic 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 senior member of the team, you will lead and promote child and 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.

Other responsibilities include: Lead the multidisciplinary teams on non-medical mental capacity issues and best interest decisions Liaising with external agencies to enable them t

Main duties of the job

The role of the Social Worker at Elysium Healthcare is crucial for helping forensic service users with mental health conditions in their recovery and development journey. Working at Thornford Park in Thatcham, the candidate will manage a caseload and ensure effective support and supervision for junior staff. Responsibilities include managing assessments, writing CPA reports, and engaging in Mental Health Tribunals. The senior member will also lead safeguarding initiatives and foster recovery engagement from service users. They will work closely with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies like MAPPA and Social Services to fulfill statutory obligations. With comprehensive training and support, the role promises professional growth and development opportunities in a setting focused on empowering recovery and rehabilitation.

Alongside a competitive annual salary, Elysium Healthcare offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes 33 days of annual leave, professional development training, wellbeing support, and various financial and social benefits designed for enhancing work-life quality.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a leading provider of care services with over 8,000 employees and a wide network of over 80 services in England and Wales. The organisation operates in various areas including Mental Health, Neurological services, Learning Disabilities & Autism, as well as Children & Education services. Elysium's approach to care is distinctive due to its focus on delivering high-quality and empathetic support while enabling employees to grow and develop professionally. It is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global healthcare network that exists in 10 countries employing over 86,000 people worldwide. Elysium Healthcare is committed to equal opportunity and is a Disability Confident employer. The organisation employs rigorous safer recruitment practices to ensure that employees are dedicated to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Are you a Social Worker looking to join a company that values and recognises you?
• If so, join the team at Thornford Park 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 forensic 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 senior member of the team, you will lead and promote child and 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.

Other responsibilities include:

• Lead the multidisciplinary teams on non-medical mental capacity issues and best interest decisions
• Liaising with external agencies to enable them to fulfill their statutory duties, for example: MAPPA, Local Authority Social Services, 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 experience of working in a similar environment

Where you will be working

Location: Thornford Park, Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET

Thornford Park offers a seamless integral pathway supporting and empowering service users in their recovery and rehabilitation. The medium, low secure and rehabilitation wards, as well as a psychiatric intensive care units (PICUs) are all set within 21 acres in the Berkshire countryside.

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:

• A Competitive Annual Salary
• 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 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, Working knowledge of relevant legislation, 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

Thatcham

RG19 8ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)