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.
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 Assistant to join our team at Cygnet Bury Hudson .
This role will be full time, 40 hours per week.
This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career as a valued member of a supportive team.
Cygnet Bury Hudson
Cygnet Bury Hudson provides a wide range of secure mental health services for men including individuals with a diagnosis of personality disorder.
Each service user has a bedroom with en suite facilities and a range of communal spaces including a gym, laundry, occupational therapy kitchen, therapy garden and woodland walkways down to the Elton Reservoir.
Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for our clients – it's a challenging, satisfying vocation.
So if you’re passionate about what you do, we want to talk to you!
A career at Cygnet comes with excellent advantages. Whether it’s saving you money on the high street, with healthcare,
holidays & leisure – or securing your future with professional development and a pension – we support you to be happy both in & out of work.
Key Responsibilities
- Work in partnership with service users, families & other stakeholders
- Contribute to the provision of high-quality care for patients
- Forge links & maintain contact with other statutory agencies
- Lead on the social care needs of patients
- Ensure that patients & their families/carers are aware of their legal rights
- Ensure safeguarding in multidisciplinary teams & provide reports for MDTs & others.
You are…
- Experienced in working within a mental health setting, or passionate about this field
- Knowledgeable of safeguarding, H&S;, data protection, confidentiality, equality & diversity
- An excellent communicator with exceptional interpersonal, IT & telephone skills
- Aware of the Mental Health Act
- Skilled in report writing with excellent literacy skills & attention to detail.
We will offer:
- Salary of £28,120 per year
- Strong career progression opportunities, including into management roles
- Monthly reflective practice, expert supervision & peer support
- Pension scheme
- “Cycle to Work” scheme & employee discount savings.
Please note:
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
What next?
If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.
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📌 Social Worker Assistant (Cygnet)
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