Social Worker, Mental Health

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Are you an outstanding Social Worker with a passion for delivering high quality care?

Cygnet have been providing a national network of high quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. With us, you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

We are looking for a confident, compassionate & committed Social Worker to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Maidstone.

You will be joining our team on a full time, 37.5 hour per week basis, Monday to Friday.

It’s an excellent opportunity to progress your career as a valued member of a supportive team.

Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for our clients – it's a challenging, satisfying vocation.

Cygnet Hospital Maidstone:

Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is our state-of-the-art, 64 bed mental health facility for adults situated in the Kent Medical Campus in Maidstone. The service is purpose built to meet the latest national specifications for improving mental health within a therapeutic environment. The hospital will provide an important and much-needed service for local patients from Kent.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

So if you’re passionate about what you do, we want to talk to you!

Your Day-to-Day…You’ll be working 37.5 hours a week

Work in partnership with service users, their families and other stakeholders to assist with the recovery process

Forge links and maintain contact with other statutory agencies

Lead on the social care needs of service users

Ensure that service users and their families/carers are aware of their legal rights

Take an active role in safeguarding within the multidisciplinary team Provide written reports to the multidisciplinary team and other professionals

You are…A Registered Social Worker with Social Worker EnglandA relevant Social Work qualification

Experienced in working within a mental health setting, or passionate about working in this field

Knowledgeable of safeguarding, health & safety, data protection, confidentiality issues & equality & diversity

An excellent communicator with exceptional interpersonal skills

Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Skilled in report writing with excellent literacy skills and attention to detail

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme

Expert supervision & support

Free Health Cash plan Enhanced maternity pay: 8 weeks full Pay, 18 weeks half Pay (Inclusive of SMP) followed by 13 weeks SMP.
24 hours free GP support line

Free life assurance cover

Free eye tests

Car lease discounts

Discounted gym membership

Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover

Pension scheme

Employee NHS – discount savings & “Cycle to Work” scheme

Smart Health Toolkit
- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks

Ready to make a positive change? Please click on the ‘apply now’ link below

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

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What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply
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