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We are looking for a confident, compassionate & committed Social Worker to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Forestwood.
This role will be a full time, with the expectation for the sucessful applicant to complete 40 hours per week.
Its an excellent prospect to progress your career as a valued member of a supportive team.
The CAMHS Inpatient Social Worker provides specialist psychosocial assessment, safeguarding leadership, and systemic support to young people admitted to the inpatient unit.
The post‐holder acts as a key link between the ward and external agencies, supporting safe discharge planning and promoting the welfare of young people in line with statutory responsibilities.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent career development.
Youll 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 youre passionate about what you do, we want to talk to you!
Cygnet Hospital Forestwood
Cygnet Hospital Forestwood provides a range of acute and low secure mental health services for young people aged ***** year-olds.
The hospital is set across four wards offering Acute Mental Health, Eating Disorder and Low Secure Services.
You will be part of a supportive MultiDisciplinary Team supporting young people in their treatment and working towards discharge.
Key Responsibilities:
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
Person Specification:
Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England professional registration
Minimum of 2 years experience working within mental health settings, experience of working in inpatient or acute mental health environments is desirable.
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 in CAMHS, inpatient mental health or crisis services.
Understanding or training in systemic practices and trauma informed care.
Knowledge of SEND frameworks, care proceedings, CETR and contextual safeguarding.
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
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📌 Social Worker (Tasmania)
🏢 Cygnet
📍 Tasmania