Social Worker, Mental Health

Help us improve lives at Cygnet Hospital Wyke, a leading specialist mental health facility. We provide comprehensive acute admissions services for men and work closely with patients, families, and external agencies to facilitate seamless transitions from referral to discharge. This role is ideal for a confident, compassionate and committed Social Worker who wants to make a real impact.

Role:
Full‑time social worker (38.5 hours/week, with part‑time options). This opportunity offers career progression, expert supervision, and a supportive team.

• Contribute to assessment, formulation, and implementation of individual care and treatment plans.
• Assess and address patients’ social circumstances, including housing, benefits, family relationships and community support.
• Lead discharge planning to ensure safe, timely and sustainable transitions back to the community.
• Maintain active liaison with community mental health teams, local authorities, housing providers and other external agencies.
• Attend and contribute to Mental Health Review Tribunals and other statutory meetings.
• Lead safeguarding processes and respond to safeguarding concerns related to patients.
• Act as an advocate for patients’ rights, dignity and social inclusion.
• Complete risk assessments relating to social and environmental factors.
• Provide psycho‑social interventions to support recovery and independence.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical records and reports in line with legal and organisational standards.
• Support family involvement and facilitate communication between patients and carers where appropriate.
• Participate in case conferences, ward rounds and CPA meetings.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide support and supervision to the team and students.

• Qualified Social Worker with current professional registration.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working within mental health settings, preferably inpatient or acute environments.
• Strong knowledge of mental health legislation, safeguarding procedures and social care frameworks.
• Experience with discharge planning and multi‑agency collaboration.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and report‑writing skills.
• Desirable:
• Experience working with women in mental health services.
• Experience attending tribunals or court‑related processes.
  
  Training in trauma‑informed practice.
• Knowledge of housing and welfare systems.

• Salary: £34 280 – £39 780 per annum (based on experience).
• Strong career progression opportunities, including management roles.
• Monthly reflective practice, expert supervision and peer support.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Pension scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme and employee discount savings.
• Shopping, travel and leisure discounts; healthcare and financial benefits.
• Enhanced DBS check required for successful candidates.

Ready to make a positive change? Join us at Cygnet Hospital Wyke.