Deputy Lead Social Worker

Job summary

This Deputy Lead Social Worker role at Elysium Healthcare’s Thornford Park Hospital in Thatcham offers an opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team supporting individuals with mental health conditions on their recovery journey. You will be responsible for assessments, CPA reports, Mental Health Tribunals, Managers Hearings, and supervising junior staff. The role requires a social work qualification, registration with Social Work England, and at least 4 years’ relevant experience.

• Supporting the social work team to take the lead on child and 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 (e.g. MAPPA, Local Authority Social Services, CMHT, FIND, FOLS, Police and Probation).
• Supporting carers and families of detained patients.

• Social Work qualification.
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Good working knowledge of relevant legislation.
• At least 4 years’ experience in a similar environment.

Thornford Park, Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET
. You will work in a facility that combines medium secure and low secure units with rehabilitation flats, supporting a seamless internal care pathway for patients in recovery and rehabilitation.

• Annual Salary of £48,000 – £50,000
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus birthday off and the option to buy additional leave.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals.
• Access to the Rewards & Benefits platform Ely‑Vate.
• Wellbeing support and activities.
• Blue Light Card for exclusive offers.
• Life Assurance.
• Stream – instant access to earned wages and financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion.
• Enhanced Maternity Package.
• Pension contribution.
• Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking.

Elysium Healthcare is a leading provider of mental health, neurological, and learning disability services in the UK, with over 8,000 employees and a network of more than 90 services. As part of the Ramsay Health Care global network, we are committed to high‑quality, personalised care that empowers individuals on their recovery journey.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure and a Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 check.

Elysium Healthcare – Thatcham, RG19 8ET
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