About this role
Job summary Are you a Lead Social Worker looking to join a company that values and recognises you? If so, join the team at St Mary's Hospital in Warrington, specialised services for people with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI), progressive neurological conditions, Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and Deaf Mental Health problems. Working 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.
Main duties of the job The role of the Lead Social Worker at Elysium Healthcare involves managing and supporting a caseload of service users with mental health conditions. Key responsibilities include conducting assessments, compiling CPA reports, attending Mental Health Tribunals, and supervising junior staff members. Additionally, the role involves leading adult safeguarding initiatives, promoting recovery, and engaging service users in their care plans to achieve personal goals. The role also involves deputising for the Lead Social Worker in quality assurance meetings and supporting the team in delivering Safeguarding induction and update training across the Hospital.
About us Elysium Healthcare, part of Ramsay Health Care, employs over 8,000 personnel across England and Wales, offering services within areas such as Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education. The company operates over 90 services across these regions with a commitment towards inclusive and accessible recruitment as a Disability Confident employer. Elysium Healthcare prioritises the welfare and professional development of its employees by providing access to comprehensive benefits packages, training, and digital platforms like Ely-Vate for everyday savings, and career-enhancing opportunities.
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 St Mary's Hospital in Warrington, specialised services for people with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI), progressive neurological conditions, Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and Deaf Mental Health problems.
Working 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
Location: St Mary’s Hospital, Floyd Drive, Warrington, Greater Manchester, WA2 8DB
St Mary’s provides specialised services for people with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI), progressive neurological conditions, Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and Deaf Mental Health problems, with a layout enables you to deliver care within a low stimulus, spacious environment.
You will work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to ensure those in care are supported to make decisions and access the community. Skills are taught and support given to promote recovery and develop confidence in order for them to live a more independent life.
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 £48,688 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 qualification, Registration with Social Work England, and at least 3-4 years experience of 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
Warrington
WA2 8DB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)