About this role
Job summary
Are you looking to step into the world of social care where helping some of the most vulnerable people in society is your passion? Then join The Dean Neurological Centre in Gloucester as a Social Worker Assistant. Working 30 hours a week, you will join the team at The Dean Neurological Centre, a purpose-built neurological centre for men and women over the age of 18 years, who have an acquired brain injury. Reporting to a Registered Social Worker, you will liaise with service users families/significant others as you gather information to assist in carrying out assessments and social circumstances reports to support service users to identify the best outcomes for their health and wellbeing.
From supporting service users health progression to promoting their independence, you will correspond and liaise with external agencies to facilitate and progress arrangements to meet service users set outcomes. You will be responsible for accompanying service users on community leave and will support them in understanding and managing their personal budgeting and financial arrangements. As a Social Worker Assistant, you will promote adult safeguarding throughout the service, this will see you refer any safeguarding issues to a Social Worker/TDT and the Adult Safeguarding Team. At Elysium a range of training opportunities are available that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations.
Main duties of the job
The role of a Social Worker Assistant at Elysium Healthcare involves providing support at The Dean Neurological Centre in Gloucester. This center caters to individuals over 18 with acquired brain injuries. As an Assistant, you would work 30 hours weekly and report to a Registered Social Worker. Your responsibilities include liaising with families, conducting assessments, and preparing social circumstances reports. Furthermore, you will aid in health progression and promote independence for service users by interacting with external agencies.
Other duties consist of accompanying service users on community leave and supporting their financial management. Safeguarding adult service users is paramount, and issues should be escalated to appropriate teams. Elysium offers various training to foster professional growth, and the position provides opportunities for on-the-job learning. The job entails a temporary, part-time commitment with a salary offered on a pro-rata basis, along with modest employee benefits including annual leave and access to exclusive services.
About us
Elysium Healthcare, operating at The Dean Neurological Centre in Gloucester, is a reputed provider of specialist healthcare services. This center has a capacity of 60 beds and is located conveniently for commuters from Gloucester and Cheltenham, offering easy access via local transport. The center specializes in providing 24-hour nursing and therapy services for individuals with complex and long-standing neurological conditions. Its focus is on enabling slow-stream rehabilitation by enhancing patients' skills and overall well-being. The facility is equipped with high-dependency equipment tailored to individual needs, and additionally offers amenities such as a therapy center, a gym, gardens, and accessible transport.
Elysium Healthcare, part of Ramsay Health Care, operates across ten countries with over 86,000 employees globally, providing a range of services for Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities, Autism, Children, and Education. The organization follows an inclusive and accessible recruitment process in line with its Disability Confident employer status.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Social Worker Assistant you will be:
- Carrying out assessments with service users as directed identifying the best and most appropriate outcomes for the individual
- Corresponding and liaising with external agencies at the request of and on behalf of service users, to facilitate and progress arrangements to meet their individual outcomes (e.g. Housing, Health)
- Assisting service users in understanding and managing their personal budgeting and financial arrangements
- Having a understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983/Care Act 2014
- Maintaining timely and accurate records on relevant systems
- To aid and support the Social Worker role as required
- Community Meeting support
- Assist with the gathering of information for Social Circumstances reports and social work assessments.
- Complete and Maintain Visitor Records/Paperwork
- Cover meetings/telephone calls/patient interviews when Social Worker is not available.
To be successful in this role, you'll need:
- To have an understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983/Care Act 2014
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- An understanding of the needs of different client groups
- The ability to work in a team and also use your own initiative
- Resilience, to cope with difficult situations
- Computer literacy and administrative skills
Where you will be working
Tewkesbury Road, Longford, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 9EE
The Dean Neurological Centre has 60 beds, which is on the outskirts of the town within easy commute from Gloucester, Cheltenham with good transport links.
The Centre delivers specialist 24-hour nursing and therapy services for people with complex long-term neurological conditions who require ongoing support and assistance to maximise functional ability.
It specialises in slow stream rehabilitation where the emphasis is placed on maximising each individual's abilities, comfort and quality of life.
Bedrooms are fitted with high dependency equipment, including ceiling track hoists, wall mounted suction and oxygen equipment., with all rooms adapted to individual requirements. There are also well-equipped therapy facilities and other facilities such as gardens, gym and minibus.
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 £26,461.50 (Pro-Rata)
- 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. (Pro-Rata)
- 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
- subsidised meals and onsite parking
About us
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
- To be successful in this role, applicants need an understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983/Care Act 2014, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and an understanding of the needs of different client groups. The ability to work in a team and utilize one's own initiative is crucial, along with demonstrating resilience to cope with difficult situations. Computer literacy and administrative skills are also essential for maintaining accurate and timely records.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Elysium Healthcare
Address
Elysium Healthcare
Gloucester
GL2 9EE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)