Are you a skilled and enthusiastic qualified Social Worker looking for a new challenge where you can make a positive difference?

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Lead Social Work to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Harrow.

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. 

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.

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!

Cygnet Hospital Harrow:

Cygnet Hospital Harrow provides a recovery focused service treating a wide range of mental health problems. We also offer specialist diagnostic, assessment and inpatient services for individuals with mental health needs and who also have a dual diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.

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 support patient’s progress through their treatment pathway
• Ensure that patients and their families/carers are aware of their legal rights
• Take a lead role in safeguarding within the multidisciplinary team
• Forge links and maintain contact with external agencies
• Lead on assessing and supporting the social care needs of patient                      

You are….

• A relevant Social Work qualification
• Registered as a Social Worker with Social Work England
• Minimum 2 years qualified experience
• Experienced in working in a mental health setting, or passionate about working in this field
• Highly knowledgeable of the Children’s Act, Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act, as well as
• GDPR and patient confidentiality
• Able to confidently apply the principles of safeguarding children in practise
• One years’ post qualification experience working as a Social Worker with children
• 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
• Employee referral scheme
• Free Health Cash plan
• 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

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Ready to make a positive change? 

Please click on the ‘apply now’ link below

Join us!