Social Worker, Mental Health

Lead with Compassion, Care with Purpose

We are seeking a caring and dedicated Social Worker to join our team!

Waterloo Manor Hospital is a specialist hospital dedicated to supporting women with complex mental health needs, particularly personality disorders. Situated in serene, landscaped grounds on the outskirts of Garforth, Leeds, our facility blends exceptional clinical expertise with compassion, dignity and hope.

Job purpose

To be responsible under the terms of the NHS and Community Care Act 1990 (S47) and the Care Programme Approach, for assessing the social care needs of people with learning disabilities and/or complex mental health needs and who are detained under the Mental Health Act 1983.

The postholder will manage and support a caseload of patients within our low secure services presenting with complex mental health and social care needs.

The post holder will also act as Safeguarding Lead for the hospital, leading the MDT on Safeguarding issues.

This is an autonomous role within a broad MDT who will work jointly in achieving the best outcomes for our patient.

Key Duties

• Liaised with external agencies to enable them to fulfil their statutory duties, for example: MAPPA, Local Authority Social Services, CMHT, FOLS, Police and Probation.
• Support carers and families of detained patients.
• Build a stro...