Job summary

We're looking for a compassionate and experienced Social Worker to join our Family Support Team. This is an opportunity to use your professional expertise in a role that is both rewarding and impactful, helping families overcome complex challenges while ensuring their voices are heard and their rights are upheld.

Main duties of the job

As our Social Worker, you'll be a specialist resource for families and colleagues, providing expert advice, advocacy and practical support to families caring for a child with a life-limiting condition. You'll work closely with families facing complex social, emotional and practical challenges, helping them access the support they need and empowering them to navigate difficult situations with confidence.

You'll also play a key role within our multidisciplinary team, sharing your expertise, supporting safeguarding practice, developing colleagues and helping shape and improve services for children, young people and their families

About us

At Rainbows, we care for babies, children and young people with serious and Life shortening conditions, and the families who love and care for them. Every day, our teams provide expert care, emotional support and practical guidance when it matters most.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£21,912 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

TA60

Job locations

Rainbows Hospice, Lark Rise

Loughborough

Leicestershire

LE11 2HS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Help families navigate some of lifes most challenging moments and make a lasting difference.

What you'll be doing

• Managing a specialist caseload of families requiring complex social work intervention.
• Providing advocacy, information and support around benefits, housing, statutory services and family rights.
• Working alongside families, attending meetings and building effective relationships with professionals and partner agencies.
• Supporting safeguarding practice alongside our Safeguarding Lead.
• Delivering training, supervision and professional guidance to colleagues.
• Building strong partnerships across the East Midlands to ensure families can access the right support at the right time.
• Contributing to service development, quality improvement and best practice across Rainbows.

About you

We're looking for someone who is:

• A registered Social Worker with Social Work England.
• Experienced in supporting children, young people and families with complex needs.
• Skilled in advocacy, safeguarding, assessment and partnership working.
• Confident working autonomously whilst being a valued member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Passionate about empowering families and improving outcomes for children and young people.
• Committed to learning, development and sharing knowledge with others.

Ready to make a difference?

If you're a passionate Social Worker looking for a role where your expertise can have a real and lasting impact on babies, children, young people and their families, we'd love to hear from you.

For an informal chat about the role please get in touch with Sarah Maskery, Safeguarding Lead [email protected]

Job description Job responsibilities Help families navigate some of lifes most challenging moments and make a lasting difference. What you'll be doing Managing a specialist caseload of families requiring complex social work intervention. Providing advocacy, information and support around benefits, housing, statutory services and family rights. Working alongside families, attending meetings and building effective relationships with professionals and partner agencies. Supporting safeguarding practice alongside our Safeguarding Lead. Delivering training, supervision and professional guidance to colleagues. Building strong partnerships across the East Midlands to ensure families can access the right support at the right time. Contributing to service development, quality improvement and best practice across Rainbows. About you We're looking for someone who is: A registered Social Worker with Social Work England. Experienced in supporting children, young people and families with complex needs. Skilled in advocacy, safeguarding, assessment and partnership working. Confident working autonomously whilst being a valued member of a multidisciplinary team. Passionate about empowering families and improving outcomes for children and young people. Committed to learning, development and sharing knowledge with others. Ready to make a difference? If you're a passionate Social Worker looking for a role where your expertise can have a real and lasting impact on babies, children, young people and their families, we'd love to hear from you. For an informal chat about the role please get in touch with Sarah Maskery, Safeguarding Lead [email protected]

Person Specification

Social Worker

Essential

• BA Social Work, MA Social Work, Certificate of Qualification in Social Work (CQSW) or Diploma in Social Work (Dip. SW)
• Registration with Social Work England
• Post qualifying experience including completion of ASYE (where applicable)
• Experience of working with children, young people and families or young adults
• Experience of working with people with a health care need.
• Experience of community and/or lone working
• Understanding of legislation and practice guidance applicable to children and young people up to 19 with disabilities.
• Understanding of principles and procedures for accessing local authority services as well as local thresholds.
• Understanding of bereavement and loss
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with families in crisis
• Ability to assess the support needs of children/young people and families
• Ability to use own initiative and work autonomously
• Effective communication skills
• Good team work and leadership skills
• Car driver with access to vehicle
• Understanding of Equal Opportunities

Desirable

• Practice Educator
• Experience of working with families that include someone with palliative care needs
• Experience of mentoring/supporting others
• Experience of building relationships across difference services and professionals involved in supporting a family.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of working with children or vulnerable adults who need safeguarding
• Experience chairing group supervision
• Experience of using SystmOne or other information management systems.
• Understanding and experience of trauma informed practice.

Person Specification Social Worker Essential BA Social Work, MA Social Work, Certificate of Qualification in Social Work (CQSW) or Diploma in Social Work (Dip. SW) Registration with Social Work England Post qualifying experience including completion of ASYE (where applicable) Experience of working with children, young people and families or young adults Experience of working with people with a health care need. Experience of community and/or lone working Understanding of legislation and practice guidance applicable to children and young people up to 19 with disabilities. Understanding of principles and procedures for accessing local authority services as well as local thresholds. Understanding of bereavement and loss Ability to build and maintain relationships with families in crisis Ability to assess the support needs of children/young people and families Ability to use own initiative and work autonomously Effective communication skills Good team work and leadership skills Car driver with access to vehicle Understanding of Equal Opportunities Desirable Practice Educator Experience of working with families that include someone with palliative care needs Experience of mentoring/supporting others Experience of building relationships across difference services and professionals involved in supporting a family. Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team Experience of working with children or vulnerable adults who need safeguarding Experience chairing group supervision Experience of using SystmOne or other information management systems. Understanding and experience of trauma informed practice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People

Address

Rainbows Hospice, Lark Rise

Loughborough

Leicestershire

LE11 2HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rainbows.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People

Address

Rainbows Hospice, Lark Rise

Loughborough

Leicestershire

LE11 2HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rainbows.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a new member of the General Services Assistant/Porter team at Camborne Redruth Community Hospital. You will need to be well organised, flexible and with a good standard of education and the ability to learn quickly, to undertake the General Services duties within our busy Community Hospital. Including collection of waste, delivering stock and supplies to all areas of the hospital, following policies, procedures and legislations and to carry out other duties as required to meet the demands of the service. Previous experience in a similar position is essential. Training and support will be given to the successful applicants.

Please note this is a 7 day week service between 0600 and 2200 hours.

Main duties of the job

To provide Hotel Services (with portering duties) to the Community Hospital and any outlying units in accordance with CFT policies and procedures.

Responsibility for cleanliness of establishment in line with Standards of Quality Control.

• Responsible for receipting goods and checking for/reporting errors.
• Control use of stocks in absence of hotel Services Supervisor/Senior GSA, marking as necessary.
• Accountability for all keys/equipment issued or used in the course of duty.
• Responsibility for reporting breakdowns, security and adhering to CFT policies and procedures.
• To undertake all General Services Assistant duties and maintain a professional and hygienic appearance.
• Awareness of Health and Safety legislation and COSHH.
• Ability to follow instructions and use equipment provided following training.
• To be helpful, courteous and kind to colleagues, staff, patients and the general public alike.
• To be aware of patients' dignity and privacy needs at all times and act appropriately.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Job summary

Are you passionate about helping people achieve the best possible outcomes during challenging times in their lives? Join our Adult Social Care Hospital Team, where you will support vulnerable residents using a compassionate, strengths-based approach that keeps each person firmly at the centre of their care.

At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service. This role includes an expectation to work from our Time Square office two to three days per week, alongside flexible working arrangements.

This role is a 12- month fixed-term contract.

To learn more about what it is like to work with us, take a look Adult Social Care Workforce video.

Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying. Search secondment policy on the intranet for more information.

Main duties of the job

• Manage a caseload, organising and prioritising the workload effectively, with regular supervision and guidance.
• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, connecting people and their families to their community and social networks enabling them to live within their own communities.
• To work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure people have the right care, at the right time in the right place.
• To take a strengths-based approach to support people to live the best life they can and reduce dependence on long term care.
• To support in delivering and maintaining high standards of performance across the service.

About us

Our Adult Social Care service brings together experienced and supportive multidisciplinary teams who work collaboratively to make a real difference to the lives of adults across our community. We have a can do and no wrong door ethos. Our teams work together as one service and go the extra mile to ensure our residents have the right support.

We work closely with health and other partners to ensure people avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. If hospital care is needed, we make sure it is only for as long as necessary and we focus on helping them return home as quickly and safely as possible.

We have a range of intermediate care and discharge to assess services that focus on keeping people in their own homes.

Recognising the challenges working in Adult Social Care, we make sure our staff are well supported. You will receive regular supervision and access to training. Our focus is on supporting staff to learn, grow and develop, helping them achieve their full potential.

Job summary

Full time - 37.5 hours per week

We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and skilled Band 6 CAMHS Primary Practitioner to join our Primary Intervention Team within Wakefield CAMHS, on a 1 year fixed term basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in the heart of our Single Point of Access (SPA), where youll play a key role in the triage and early intervention pathway helping young people and families to get the right help, at the right time.

You would be joining the team at an exciting time, where we are working collaboratively to review our front door into the service.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated professional with experience in mental health. Youll bring:

- Strong communication and decision-making skills

- Confidence in working independently as well as part of a team

- A calm and empathetic approach in fast paced situations

- A passion for early intervention

We are a supportive and friendly team that values your skills and well-being.

Whether youre looking for a new challenge or embarking on your first Band 6 role, we would love to hear from you!

Calls are encouraged.

We are based at Drury Lane Health and Well-Being Centre in the centre of Wakefield, with a permanent move planned to Fieldhead Hospital from September 2027.

Main duties of the job

Single Point of Access (SPA) Youll be the first point of contact for children, young people, families and professionals. Youll take triage calls, make informed clinical decisions, and offer supportive advice and signposting, helping to support people to navigate what can feel like a daunting system.

2+1 Intervention Youll deliver brief, targeted support through our 2+1 approach. One initial assessment and two focused intervention sessions.

The role would require you to support children, young people and families to get the right support, and make onward referrals either internally within Wakefield CAMHS or to external agencies. You would need to have excellent risk assessment and triage skills, along with making safeguarding referrals where required.

The service is open Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

While this role meets the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship, due to the short-term nature of the contract, the Trust will not be offering sponsorship for this post.

We welcome applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK or are on a visa route that permits employment without sponsorship. Such applications will be considered alongside all others.

About us

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Job summary

As a Social Worker, you can be the reason why lives change for the better, helping some of the most vulnerable people gain a brighter future. With previous experience from the NHS or private care, you can join the multidisciplinary team at The Avalon Neurological Centre in Swindon which has a strong emphasis on teamwork, and where you will provide care for men and women over the age of 18 years, who have an acquired brain injury As a Social Worker you will manage a complex caseload and be responsible for social care assessments, risk assessments, facilitate group activities, and will contribute to ICR meetings, supporting service users to make viable plans for their future. You report to the Safeguarding Lead, and will manage internal investigations and liaise with home authorities for service users during their admission and discharging process, while enjoying access to a range of training opportunities that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations.

Main duties of the job

As a Social Worker at Elysium Healthcare, you will play a key role in transforming lives, assisting vulnerable individuals to attain a brighter future. Your work will revolve around managing complex cases at The Avalon Neurological Centre in Swindon, providing care to adults over 18 with acquired brain injuries. With a focus on teamwork, you will conduct social care and risk assessments, facilitate group activities, and participate in ICR meetings to help service users plan their future. Reporting to the Safeguarding Lead, you will manage internal investigations and liaise with home authorities for service users. A strong emphasis on professional development will provide you access to diverse training opportunities, allowing you to advance your career. Elysium Healthcare offers a rewarding environment where you will be instrumental in helping people lead independent and valued lives, embodying the essence of delivering quality healthcare.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a prominent healthcare provider with over 8,000 employees and more than 80 services across England and Wales. The organisation operates in various sectors, including Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education. Being part of Ramsay Health Care, Elysium has a far-reaching network that spans across 10 countries, employing over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare is committed to inclusive recruitment, is recognized as a Disability Confident employer, and strictly adheres to the safeguarding of service users in all appointments. The company's unique approach to delivering care creates numerous opportunities for growth and career advancement across its expansive network, emphasizing its dedication to transforming and enriching lives through outstanding healthcare services.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£38,000 to £44,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1562702662

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Swindon

SN3 3RT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Social Worker, you can be the reason why lives change for the better, helping some of the most vulnerable people gain a brighter future.

With previous experience from the NHS or private care, you can join the multidisciplinary team at The Avalon Neurological Centre in Swindon which has a strong emphasis on teamwork, and where you will provide care for men and women over the age of 18 years, who have an acquired brain injury

As a Social Worker you will manage a complex caseload and be responsible for social care assessments, risk assessments, facilitate group activities, and will contribute to ICR meetings, supporting service users to make viable plans for their future.

You report to the Safeguarding Lead, and will manage internal investigations and liaise with home authorities for service users during their admission and discharging process, while enjoying access to a range of training opportunities that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations.

A career at Elysium is one that you can take pride in, knowing that you will be instrumental in helping people to lead a full and valued life, enabling them to live more independently. Its what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

As a Social Worker you will be:

• Referrals to LADO and Local Authority in line with safeguarding and assessments
• Educating Hospital staff about relevant safeguarding matters.
• Completing a full annual social care reassessment within the CPA format.
• Facilitating access to welfare rights, housing, advocacy services and associated support services
• Participating in 1:1 supervision

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• A Social Work qualification
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Have a good working knowledge of the relevant legislation
• Have experience of working in a similar environment

Where you will be working

Location: The Avalon Centre, Edison Park Hindle Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3RT

You will be working at The Avalon Centre, a purpose built neurological centre for men and women over the age of 18 years, who have an acquired brain injury

The centre has been designed specifically to support people who, because of their injury, have challenging and complex needs and require a neurobehavioral rehabilitation programme.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £38,000-£44,000 depending on experience
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Job description Job responsibilities As a Social Worker, you can be the reason why lives change for the better, helping some of the most vulnerable people gain a brighter future. With previous experience from the NHS or private care, you can join the multidisciplinary team at The Avalon Neurological Centre in Swindon which has a strong emphasis on teamwork, and where you will provide care for men and women over the age of 18 years, who have an acquired brain injury As a Social Worker you will manage a complex caseload and be responsible for social care assessments, risk assessments, facilitate group activities, and will contribute to ICR meetings, supporting service users to make viable plans for their future. You report to the Safeguarding Lead, and will manage internal investigations and liaise with home authorities for service users during their admission and discharging process, while enjoying access to a range of training opportunities that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations. A career at Elysium is one that you can take pride in, knowing that you will be instrumental in helping people to lead a full and valued life, enabling them to live more independently. Its what delivering great healthcare should feel like. As a Social Worker you will be: Referrals to LADO and Local Authority in line with safeguarding and assessments Educating Hospital staff about relevant safeguarding matters. Completing a full annual social care reassessment within the CPA format. Facilitating access to welfare rights, housing, advocacy services and associated support services Participating in 1:1 supervision To be successful in this role, you'll need: A Social Work qualification Registration with Social Work England. Have a good working knowledge of the relevant legislation Have experience of working in a similar environment Where you will be working Location: The Avalon Centre, Edison Park Hindle Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3RT You will be working at The Avalon Centre, a purpose built neurological centre for men and women over the age of 18 years, who have an acquired brain injury The centre has been designed specifically to support people who, because of their injury, have challenging and complex needs and require a neurobehavioral rehabilitation programme. What You’ll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: Annual base salary of £38,000-£44,000 depending on experience The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking About your next employer: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A Social Work qualification, Registration with Social Work England, Have a good working knowledge of the relevant legislation, Have experience of working in a similar environment

Person Specification Qualifications Essential A Social Work qualification, Registration with Social Work England, Have a good working knowledge of the relevant legislation, Have experience of working in a similar environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Swindon

SN3 3RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Swindon

SN3 3RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The CYP Primary Care Mental Health Team is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Band 7 Senior Mental Health Therapeutic Practitioner to support children and young people experiencing mild to moderate emotional and mental health difficulties.

The postholder will work across Primary Care Networks, GP surgeries, and community settings, providing mental health assessments, evidence-based interventions, consultations, and support for children, young people and their families. The role is central to the development of an integrated and accessible mental health pathway, promoting early intervention, prevention, and partnership working across health, education, social care and voluntary sector services.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver comprehensive mental health assessments and brief evidence-based interventions for children and young people with mild to moderate mental health needs.
• Hold and manage a clinical caseload, acting as lead professional where appropriate.
• Develop and deliver care plans, therapeutic interventions and psychoeducation for young people, parents and carers.
• Work autonomously within GP practices and Primary Care Networks to support early identification and intervention.
• Provide consultation, advice, training and support to primary care staff and partner agencies.
• Work collaboratively with schools, social care, voluntary sector organisations and wider CAMHS services to ensure joined-up care.
• Undertake risk assessment, risk management and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, training programmes and evaluation of outcomes.
• Promote co-production and ensure the voices of children, young people and families inform service delivery.

About us

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care and improving outcomes for children, young people and families.

The CYP Primary Care Mental Health Team works in partnership with Primary Care Networks, CAMHS, schools, local authorities, voluntary sector organisations and wider community services to provide accessible early intervention mental health support. The service has been developed as part of the wider transformation of community mental health provision, ensuring children and young people can access timely support closer to home and reducing unnecessary escalation to specialist services.

Our Trust values are:

• Compassion
• Respect
• Empowerment
• Partnership

These values underpin everything we do and guide our work with children, young people, families and colleagues

Job summary

This is an exciting new post created to offer clinical leadership and expertise to 2 community CAMHS teams in Tameside and Stockport. The post involves offering expertise in working with children and young people presenting to CAMHS with a moderate to severe mental health need and other complexity around neurodiversity and or a Learning disability .

Main duties of the job

To provide guidance and support to clinical staff in the management of complex cases.oTo provide guidance and support on relevant legislation.oTo be responsible for the development and maintenance of effective clinical pathways between CAMHS and other services.oTo provide additional leadership and guidance to other team members in risk assessment, risk management and positive problem solving and lead on debriefs following incidents.oDevelop confidence and competence within the team for managing complex clinical cases and issues.oTo take a lead role in the provision of clinical leadership and structured clinical supervision to the team.oTo lead on and ensure that the team undertakes appropriate and in-depth assessments and on-going intervention, and undertake the duties and responsibilities of an active lead case manager role

About us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year PA, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

311-HYM802-26-B

Job locations

CAMHS Tameside and Glossop and Stockport CAMHS

Springleigh clinic Waterloo road

Stalybridge

SK15 2AU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide clinical leadership, support and supervision to clinical staff. To support an identified team of practitioners with advice and guidance on the management of complex clinical case. To work as an integral part of the CAMHS Service which will include carrying a small complex caseload. To participate in the extended working hours as required by the needs of the service To provide clinical leadership and structured clinical supervision to the team.Maintain consistency and quality of care for all service users under the care of CAMHS and support effective and timely discharge.Support safe ,efficient and effective high quality transitions in and out of CAMHS.Ensure the team works in a collaborative manner with other agencies and partnerships across the service.To ensure that clinical standards are, monitored and evaluated, and ensure both they and the team provide care of the highest quality to patientsTo be a visible and pro-active clinical leader and role model within the teams

Job description Job responsibilities To provide clinical leadership, support and supervision to clinical staff. To support an identified team of practitioners with advice and guidance on the management of complex clinical case. To work as an integral part of the CAMHS Service which will include carrying a small complex caseload. To participate in the extended working hours as required by the needs of the service To provide clinical leadership and structured clinical supervision to the team.Maintain consistency and quality of care for all service users under the care of CAMHS and support effective and timely discharge.Support safe ,efficient and effective high quality transitions in and out of CAMHS.Ensure the team works in a collaborative manner with other agencies and partnerships across the service.To ensure that clinical standards are, monitored and evaluated, and ensure both they and the team provide care of the highest quality to patientsTo be a visible and pro-active clinical leader and role model within the teams

Person Specification

Education/qualfications

Essential

• Registered professional Nursing/Social Work/Occupational Therapist. Degree or Diploma in a professional qualification Evidence of post registration additional training and/or experience to Master's

Desirable

• Masters degree level

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Significant experience of leadership and proven track record of managing groups of staff and/or teams Successful management and control of substantial and complex resources Evidence of improving service quality Successful track record of prompting, leading and implementing change programmes that drive up standards and service performance History of holding responsibility and accountability for clinical decisions and empowering clinicians to make difficult clinical decisions Evidence of high levels of competence with written documentation Evidence of achieving high standards regarding CPA

Desirable

• Personal Experience of mental health or experience through caring Proven track record of successful strategic thinking Experience of leading on audit and/or research activity related to clinical practice

Skills and abilitys

Essential

• Demonstrate risk management skills Resource management - the ability to develop team and individual key strengths through clinical and professional supervision Ability to work in a pressured environment and manage competing priorities To be able to lead the team effectively in team settings Competent in IT systems and their use Demonstrates behaviours in line with the PCFT Management Behaviour profiles. Evidence of commitment to developing a culture of care and compassion Support others in understanding of young people and children's mental health needs and how these can be addressed in their work Demonstrate experience

Desirable

• To have a track record of effective working with clinical education providers Ability to work in a pressurised environment and manage competing priorities Comprehensive range of clinical skills *Application form/ interview/ references Work Related Circumstances Requirement to

Work related

Essential

• Requirement to regularly travel round different Trust sites Contributes towards achieving national standards regarding CPA documentation Make sure own actions reduce risk to Health and Safety Perform hand hygiene to prevent the spread of infection Minimise and deal with aggressive and abusive behaviour

Person Specification Education/qualfications Essential Registered professional Nursing/Social Work/Occupational Therapist. Degree or Diploma in a professional qualification Evidence of post registration additional training and/or experience to Master's Desirable Masters degree level Experience and knowledge Essential Significant experience of leadership and proven track record of managing groups of staff and/or teams Successful management and control of substantial and complex resources Evidence of improving service quality Successful track record of prompting, leading and implementing change programmes that drive up standards and service performance History of holding responsibility and accountability for clinical decisions and empowering clinicians to make difficult clinical decisions Evidence of high levels of competence with written documentation Evidence of achieving high standards regarding CPA Desirable Personal Experience of mental health or experience through caring Proven track record of successful strategic thinking Experience of leading on audit and/or research activity related to clinical practice Skills and abilitys Essential Demonstrate risk management skills Resource management - the ability to develop team and individual key strengths through clinical and professional supervision Ability to work in a pressured environment and manage competing priorities To be able to lead the team effectively in team settings Competent in IT systems and their use Demonstrates behaviours in line with the PCFT Management Behaviour profiles. Evidence of commitment to developing a culture of care and compassion Support others in understanding of young people and children's mental health needs and how these can be addressed in their work Demonstrate experience Desirable To have a track record of effective working with clinical education providers Ability to work in a pressurised environment and manage competing priorities Comprehensive range of clinical skills *Application form/ interview/ references Work Related Circumstances Requirement to Work related Essential Requirement to regularly travel round different Trust sites Contributes towards achieving national standards regarding CPA documentation Make sure own actions reduce risk to Health and Safety Perform hand hygiene to prevent the spread of infection Minimise and deal with aggressive and abusive behaviour

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

CAMHS Tameside and Glossop and Stockport CAMHS

Springleigh clinic Waterloo road

Stalybridge

SK15 2AU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

CAMHS Tameside and Glossop and Stockport CAMHS

Springleigh clinic Waterloo road

Stalybridge

SK15 2AU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you an experienced Social Worker seeking promotion?

Are you looking to develop into leadership & take your social care skills in the field of Adult Mental Health further?

Do you want to be part of an energetic & dynamic team in the heart of the South West Hertfordshire community, working for an award-winning, outstanding Trust?

We are looking for a Band 7 Senior Social Worker to join the Adult Community Mental Health Service in Watford/Three Rivers, Hertfordshire.

You must hold a full valid driving license and have access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

• promote and lead the social care agenda within our multidisciplinary teams, acting in accordance with the principles of personalisation,
• carry out complex assessments of need, plan and deliver services and review outcomes with the individual, their personal support networks and support providers
• ensure practice within the team is responsive, inclusive and community based with a clear focus on outcomes
• supervise the social care staff within the team and support the wider team with social care
• manage the provision of assessments under the Care Act 2014 and the reviews of packages of care
• work collaboratively with community partners to ensure individuals and families are supported and their needs are met
• act as a champion and leader of social care, including safeguarding practice, within the locality/quadrant
• be professionally registered.

In return, we can offer you:

• leadership and management training opportunities
• 5% on top of basic salary high cost allowance supplement (subject to a minimum and a maximum payment pro rata)
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable)
• One of the UK's best pension schemes
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing services
• Special leave for family and personal reasons
• NHS Car Lease Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

About us

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an outstanding organisation with ambitions to match. We are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission, and our aim is to be the leading provider of mental health and specialist learning disability services in the country.

Our family of over 4000 members of staff provide health and social care for over 400,000 people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. We also deliver a range of nationally commissioned specialist services including Tier 4 services for children and young people, perinatal services, plus medium and low secure learning disabilities services.

The care we provide makes a fantastic difference to the lives of our service users, their families and carers - everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:

Our Trust values are:

Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

Job summary

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced social worker to join our interdisciplinary team on a temporary six-month secondment, leading our social work practice across our community and in-patient services. With services continually evolving, we are looking for a motivated, experienced and dynamic clinician to support service development and delivery within our amazing inter-disciplinary team.

Our charitable purpose is to support people affected by life limiting illness, this support looks different for each individual so we are looking for a social worker that can demonstrate truly person-centred approaches, ensuring equity of service delivery leading on initiatives such as clinical volunteering.

The postholder will provide professional leadership, line management of staff and volunteers, and play a pivotal role in the development of services as well as safeguarding and delivery of our EDI strategy by supporting under represented populations such as the homeless community.

Having had experience of supporting vulnerable adults and palliative care the successful candidate will be responsible for leading the social work team; supporting our trainee social worker, leading professional social work practice & education, as well as the delivery of safeguarding, MCA and DoLS training and practice.

Main duties of the job

This six-month secondment provides an opportunity for an experienced, qualified social worker to join our interdisciplinary team (IDT), providing responsive, high-quality care across Kirkwood Integrated Community Services (KICS) and the In-Patient Unit.

As professional lead for social work, the postholder will provide visible leadership, professional guidance and supervision, fostering a culture of continuous learning and reflective practice throughout the secondment.

The Senior Social Worker will provide operational management for agreed aspects of service delivery within the IDT and clinical and managerial supervision of professional staff in accordance with The Kirkwoods service specifications. The postholder will contribute to the charity-wide Safeguarding Group and act as the organisations Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) lead, ensuring compliance with local and national guidance and statutory and regulatory requirements.

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

About us

As an employee, you will be offered a range of benefits, including 27 days holiday (pro rata for part time staff), access to our Employee Assistance Programme, high-quality, low-cost meals at our Dalton site and complementary therapies. NHS Pensions are also transferable for those already contributing.

The Kirkwood provide specialist care, free of charge, to adults in Kirklees with advanced, progressive illnesses at any time from diagnosis to the end of life, respecting their individual needs and wishes. Care and support are also provided for their family members, friends, and carers, both during the illness and after death. Through education, training, and partnership with others, we improve care for everyone affected by a life limiting illness.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£42,991 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0030-26-0016

Job locations

21 Albany Road

Dalton

Huddersfield

HD5 9UY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role Summary

This six-month secondment provides an opportunity for an experienced, qualified social worker to join our interdisciplinary team (IDT), providing responsive, high-quality care across Kirkwood Integrated Community Services (KICS) and the In-Patient Unit.

As professional lead for social work, the postholder will provide visible leadership, professional guidance and supervision, fostering a culture of continuous learning and reflective practice throughout the secondment.

The Senior Social Worker will provide operational management for agreed aspects of service delivery within the IDT and clinical and managerial supervision of professional staff in accordance with The Kirkwoods service specifications. The postholder will contribute to the charity-wide Safeguarding Group and act as the organisations Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) lead, ensuring compliance with local and national guidance and statutory and regulatory requirements.

Clinical

Complete holistic, psychosocial assessments that reflect and represent the views and needs of the person and those significant to them

Support the Carers Support Needs Assessment (CSNAT) in a timely manner.

Use analytical skills and evidence-based practice to inform assessment decision making and interventions

Working in partnership to develop effective, creative, personalised plans to achieve positive outcomes

Enable individual independence, empowerment, well-being, choice and control

Assess and manage risk, knowing how to intervene proportionately to ensure people are protected from harm and feel safe, while protecting their human rights

Proactively manage own case load, including prioritising clinical caseload ensuring good quality service and achieve performance targets alongside members of the IDT and in collaboration with social work team members

Act as an advocate for patients and families under the care of The Kirkwood, working in partnership to respond to changing needs and promote equitable access for underserved populations across Kirklees

Improve and facilitate the timely transfer of care across the health and social care systems

Anticipate and identify the bereavement needs of families and carers, and as appropriate, in liaison with other team members, participate in bereavement follow up, handover and referral.

You will be responsible for the day to day management of your assigned cases in partnership with the IDT, intervening with legal and procedural authority to protect vulnerable people at risk of abuse or neglect; to help individuals develop and sustain their capacities for independent living and in complex situations to try and prevent or resolve conflict which may place individuals at risk.

You will undertake evidence-based assessments of individuals and their carers needs dealing with the more complex cases presented, undertaking risk assessments.

You will enable individuals to maintain wellbeing, personal dignity, and independence by supporting them, and their relevant networks, to put together a plan which will meet their assessed needs, and eligible outcomes in line with relevant legislation and council priorities.

Liaise with the Local Authority and Continuing Health Care and other appropriate agencies as required

Provide appropriate handover to other Social Workers as transitions through services occur, providing a seamless Social Work Service

Works in a way that takes into account issues relating to age, sexuality, health, race, religion, culture, and life experience

Provides verbal and written reports as required, collaborating with the IDT to provide comprehensive, up to date documentation and reports.

Works flexibly and embraces new ways of working, within confidentiality and information sharing protocols

To have a high degree of self-awareness and use this to maintain own and others emotional well-being, managing individuals and groups in distress or conflict, demonstrating resilience to frequently encountered highly emotional circumstances.

Management

Provide line management and leadership for staff and volunteers, maintaining safe, effective service delivery and a positive patient experience across relevant services and teams

Support the implementation of agreed operational changes, policies and procedures, with responsibility for the social work team and agreed aspects of the wider IDT

Effective communication with senior managers on activities and inform of any issues affecting delivery of service.

Effective use of data to manage service delivery and performance

Hold responsibility for delivery of the Key performance targets of the team

Support the Service Manage budgets and expenditure to ensure appropriate uses of our financial resources, in line with internal financial controls.

Ensure effective working relationships with our agency partners and other relevant services within the Local Authority

Able to lead improvement in social work practice at an operational level through effective performance management

Able to lead and manage in an operational area dealing with high risk and high complexity in a way that delivers good safeguarding and well-being outcomes for pateints and families

Provision of coordination and leadership as part of the KICS and virtual ward, ensuring delivery of high quality responsive services.

To provide professional advice to staff, colleagues and partners for the area of responsibility.

Education

Contribute to interdisciplinary teaching programmes internally and externally, providing quality assurance and evidence based practice approaches, particularly in relation to social work, Safeguarding, MCA and DoLs.

Provide and support the provision of practice teaching for IDT members

Effectively engage with and support volunteers to enhance service provision and contribute to volunteer mentoring as required.

Undertake appropriate and relevant professional training and qualifications if considered to be part of agreed personal and professional development review (PDR)

Represent The Kirkwood at functions and other events as necessary across Kirklees and the ICS

Take responsibility for own professional development in line with Personal Development Review (PDR) and attend and contribute to opportunities to reflect including team meetings, line management and clinical supervision.

Make effective use of supervision and contributes to the Personal Development processes.

Works within the Professional Capabilities Framework, statutory requirements and The Kirkwood policies and procedures.

Quality and Professional Practice

To work as professional lead for social work; maintaining up-to-date knowledge of research findings, legislation, statutory guidance and policy developments relevant to the service area.

Maintain clear records of agreed work, outstanding actions and key risks, and provide a structured handover before the secondment ends

To act as the organisational MCA and DoLs lead, being responsible for ensuring that the relevant policy and procedure is regularly reviewed and updated in accordance with statutory and local joint multi-agency requirements

Safeguarding

Safeguarding adults at risk is central to your role and the postholder will provide consultative advice, education and support to members of the IDT regarding the social care needs of people, as they relate to the Care Act 2014, Safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

To take an active role in leading safeguarding within the organisation as part of the safeguarding team, working as lead on the development, implementation, and monitoring of safeguarding policies, procedures and training. The individual will promote a culture of vigilance and accountability, provide guidance and support to colleagues, and ensure that safeguarding standards are consistently upheld across the organisation. Responsibilities will also include proactively identifying and addressing potential risks, facilitating regular safeguarding training, and acting as a point of contact for any safeguarding concerns. Demonstrating strong leadership and collaboration across the organisation in order to maintain a safe and supportive environment for all stakeholders.

Being jointly responsible for ensuring that the relevant policy and procedure is regularly reviewed and updated in accordance with statutory and local joint multi-agency requirements. Working as co-chair of the safeguarding working Group Progress actions required to meet the safeguarding standards.

Contribute to an organisation wide Safeguarding Self-Assessment on an annual basis, driving any related actions to be addressed within the cross-charity Safeguarding Group

Job description Job responsibilities Role SummaryThis six-month secondment provides an opportunity for an experienced, qualified social worker to join our interdisciplinary team (IDT), providing responsive, high-quality care across Kirkwood Integrated Community Services (KICS) and the In-Patient Unit.As professional lead for social work, the postholder will provide visible leadership, professional guidance and supervision, fostering a culture of continuous learning and reflective practice throughout the secondment.The Senior Social Worker will provide operational management for agreed aspects of service delivery within the IDT and clinical and managerial supervision of professional staff in accordance with The Kirkwoods service specifications. The postholder will contribute to the charity-wide Safeguarding Group and act as the organisations Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) lead, ensuring compliance with local and national guidance and statutory and regulatory requirements. ClinicalComplete holistic, psychosocial assessments that reflect and represent the views and needs of the person and those significant to them Support the Carers Support Needs Assessment (CSNAT) in a timely manner. Use analytical skills and evidence-based practice to inform assessment decision making and interventions Working in partnership to develop effective, creative, personalised plans to achieve positive outcomes Enable individual independence, empowerment, well-being, choice and control Assess and manage risk, knowing how to intervene proportionately to ensure people are protected from harm and feel safe, while protecting their human rights Proactively manage own case load, including prioritising clinical caseload ensuring good quality service and achieve performance targets alongside members of the IDT and in collaboration with social work team members Act as an advocate for patients and families under the care of The Kirkwood, working in partnership to respond to changing needs and promote equitable access for underserved populations across Kirklees Improve and facilitate the timely transfer of care across the health and social care systems Anticipate and identify the bereavement needs of families and carers, and as appropriate, in liaison with other team members, participate in bereavement follow up, handover and referral. You will be responsible for the day to day management of your assigned cases in partnership with the IDT, intervening with legal and procedural authority to protect vulnerable people at risk of abuse or neglect; to help individuals develop and sustain their capacities for independent living and in complex situations to try and prevent or resolve conflict which may place individuals at risk. You will undertake evidence-based assessments of individuals and their carers needs dealing with the more complex cases presented, undertaking risk assessments. You will enable individuals to maintain wellbeing, personal dignity, and independence by supporting them, and their relevant networks, to put together a plan which will meet their assessed needs, and eligible outcomes in line with relevant legislation and council priorities. Liaise with the Local Authority and Continuing Health Care and other appropriate agencies as required Provide appropriate handover to other Social Workers as transitions through services occur, providing a seamless Social Work Service Works in a way that takes into account issues relating to age, sexuality, health, race, religion, culture, and life experience Provides verbal and written reports as required, collaborating with the IDT to provide comprehensive, up to date documentation and reports. Works flexibly and embraces new ways of working, within confidentiality and information sharing protocols To have a high degree of self-awareness and use this to maintain own and others emotional well-being, managing individuals and groups in distress or conflict, demonstrating resilience to frequently encountered highly emotional circumstances. Management Provide line management and leadership for staff and volunteers, maintaining safe, effective service delivery and a positive patient experience across relevant services and teams Support the implementation of agreed operational changes, policies and procedures, with responsibility for the social work team and agreed aspects of the wider IDT Effective communication with senior managers on activities and inform of any issues affecting delivery of service. Effective use of data to manage service delivery and performance Hold responsibility for delivery of the Key performance targets of the team Support the Service Manage budgets and expenditure to ensure appropriate uses of our financial resources, in line with internal financial controls. Ensure effective working relationships with our agency partners and other relevant services within the Local Authority Able to lead improvement in social work practice at an operational level through effective performance management Able to lead and manage in an operational area dealing with high risk and high complexity in a way that delivers good safeguarding and well-being outcomes for pateints and families Provision of coordination and leadership as part of the KICS and virtual ward, ensuring delivery of high quality responsive services. To provide professional advice to staff, colleagues and partners for the area of responsibility. Education Contribute to interdisciplinary teaching programmes internally and externally, providing quality assurance and evidence based practice approaches, particularly in relation to social work, Safeguarding, MCA and DoLs. Provide and support the provision of practice teaching for IDT members Effectively engage with and support volunteers to enhance service provision and contribute to volunteer mentoring as required. Undertake appropriate and relevant professional training and qualifications if considered to be part of agreed personal and professional development review (PDR) Represent The Kirkwood at functions and other events as necessary across Kirklees and the ICS Take responsibility for own professional development in line with Personal Development Review (PDR) and attend and contribute to opportunities to reflect including team meetings, line management and clinical supervision. Make effective use of supervision and contributes to the Personal Development processes. Works within the Professional Capabilities Framework, statutory requirements and The Kirkwood policies and procedures. Quality and Professional Practice To work as professional lead for social work; maintaining up-to-date knowledge of research findings, legislation, statutory guidance and policy developments relevant to the service area. Maintain clear records of agreed work, outstanding actions and key risks, and provide a structured handover before the secondment ends To act as the organisational MCA and DoLs lead, being responsible for ensuring that the relevant policy and procedure is regularly reviewed and updated in accordance with statutory and local joint multi-agency requirements Safeguarding Safeguarding adults at risk is central to your role and the postholder will provide consultative advice, education and support to members of the IDT regarding the social care needs of people, as they relate to the Care Act 2014, Safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards To take an active role in leading safeguarding within the organisation as part of the safeguarding team, working as lead on the development, implementation, and monitoring of safeguarding policies, procedures and training. The individual will promote a culture of vigilance and accountability, provide guidance and support to colleagues, and ensure that safeguarding standards are consistently upheld across the organisation. Responsibilities will also include proactively identifying and addressing potential risks, facilitating regular safeguarding training, and acting as a point of contact for any safeguarding concerns. Demonstrating strong leadership and collaboration across the organisation in order to maintain a safe and supportive environment for all stakeholders. Being jointly responsible for ensuring that the relevant policy and procedure is regularly reviewed and updated in accordance with statutory and local joint multi-agency requirements. Working as co-chair of the safeguarding working Group Progress actions required to meet the safeguarding standards. Contribute to an organisation wide Safeguarding Self-Assessment on an annual basis, driving any related actions to be addressed within the cross-charity Safeguarding Group

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Holds a SWE recognised Social Work qualification and is SWE registered.
• Work or placement experience of working with vulnerable adults and their carers.
• Varied clinical experience working with adults alongside multi agency and multi disciplinary teams.
• Keeps up to date with changes in practice, legislation and guidance and is commited to continuous professional development and working within professional standards.
• Knowledge and experience of supporting palliative patients and families, leading to understanding of the complexities of palliative and end of life care
• Ability to use social work methods to promote positive change, independence and wellbeing in accordance with assessed need to meet outcomes.
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation and ability to apply legislation to practice including MCA, DOLS and Safeguarding.
• Understanding of developments in adult social care.
• Ability to undertake high quality assesments and provide clear analysis within set timescales.
• Ability to transfer knowledge and skills to a new situation.
• IT skills to support accurate and timely case recording.
• Previous experience of working at Senior Social Work level, delivering line management and peer support and training to staff.
• Ability to reflect and adapt practice to suit individuals needs, providing person centered care
• Ability to make decisions and problem solve when dealing with both routine and complex social situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people with complex difficulties and varied communication needs
• Ability to work in an environment that is emotionally demanding and support colleagues
• Skills of self appraisal, recognizing own limitations and have a willingness to share and learn from others.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to balance clinical and non clinical work, adhering to deadlines and urgent clinical need.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in both clinical and non clinical settings, including group facilitation and presentation skills
• Dynamic and motivated to deliver a high standard of care.

Desirable

• Awareness of Local and National initiatives relating to palliative care
• Robust understanding of Clinical Governance
• Highly developed skills of critical appraisal
• Working knowledge of integrated systems across Kirklees
• Knowledge and understanding of third sector working
• Understanding of the needs of under represented populations

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Holds a SWE recognised Social Work qualification and is SWE registered. Work or placement experience of working with vulnerable adults and their carers. Varied clinical experience working with adults alongside multi agency and multi disciplinary teams. Keeps up to date with changes in practice, legislation and guidance and is commited to continuous professional development and working within professional standards. Knowledge and experience of supporting palliative patients and families, leading to understanding of the complexities of palliative and end of life care Ability to use social work methods to promote positive change, independence and wellbeing in accordance with assessed need to meet outcomes. Working knowledge of relevant legislation and ability to apply legislation to practice including MCA, DOLS and Safeguarding. Understanding of developments in adult social care. Ability to undertake high quality assesments and provide clear analysis within set timescales. Ability to transfer knowledge and skills to a new situation. IT skills to support accurate and timely case recording. Previous experience of working at Senior Social Work level, delivering line management and peer support and training to staff. Ability to reflect and adapt practice to suit individuals needs, providing person centered care Ability to make decisions and problem solve when dealing with both routine and complex social situations. Ability to communicate effectively with people with complex difficulties and varied communication needs Ability to work in an environment that is emotionally demanding and support colleagues Skills of self appraisal, recognizing own limitations and have a willingness to share and learn from others. Excellent time management skills with the ability to balance clinical and non clinical work, adhering to deadlines and urgent clinical need. Excellent interpersonal skills in both clinical and non clinical settings, including group facilitation and presentation skills Dynamic and motivated to deliver a high standard of care. Desirable Awareness of Local and National initiatives relating to palliative care Robust understanding of Clinical Governance Highly developed skills of critical appraisal Working knowledge of integrated systems across Kirklees Knowledge and understanding of third sector working Understanding of the needs of under represented populations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Kirkwood

Address

21 Albany Road

Dalton

Huddersfield

HD5 9UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thekirkwood.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Kirkwood

Address

21 Albany Road

Dalton

Huddersfield

HD5 9UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thekirkwood.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

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Salary: £57,814 - £61,489 per annum

Hours per week: 37 hours

Interview date: 1st December 2026

Main duties of the job

This is a high-profile opportunity for someone who wants to lead practice, influence culture and make a real difference for adults, carers and communities across Wiltshire.

Wiltshire is a forward-thinking local authority with strong foundations and a clear ambition for the future. Following our CQC Good rating, we are building on what works while continuing to raise expectations for excellent, strengths-based and person-centred practice.

This role offers the chance to lead visible, system-wide change. You will champion professional standards, support confident and reflective practice, and work with colleagues, partners and people who draw on support to turn our practice model into meaningful improvements in everyday experience. You will use evidence, audit, feedback and learning to strengthen quality, drive improvement and help shape a workforce that is ambitious, inclusive and proud of its practice.

We are looking for a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England, with significant senior leadership experience in Adult Social Care. You will bring expert knowledge of adult safeguarding, the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and associated legislation, alongside a strong track record of leading change, improving practice and developing others. You will be a credible professional voice, able to influence at senior level while staying connected to frontline practice.

About us

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.a 'One Council' ethos.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£57,814 to £61,489 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

F0041-8188

Job locations

County Hall

Bythesea Rd

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 8JN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Principal Social Worker your specific duties are:

• Under the direction of the Head of Transforming Adult Social Care & Quality to be responsible for the development of quality social work practice within adults social care, with a focus on the identification of opportunities for service improvement and to provide independent scrutiny of practice and standards.
• Under the direction of the Head of Transforming Adult Social Care & Quality to be responsible for the development of quality social work practice within adults social care, with a focus on the identification of opportunities for service improvement and to provide independent scrutiny of practice and standards.
• To use your specialist knowledge and skills to coordinate and deliver a program of learning and development in response to a training needs analysis and in accordance with the Professional Capabilities Framework, ensuring staff are skilled to meet the requirements for social work registration and validation.
• To oversee the operational delivery of improvement initiatives and champion professional Social Work and early intervention and prevention practice including with others through the oversight of audit programmes.
• To lead on the development and review of policies and procedures relating to adult social care services ensuring there are effective systems in place to deliver improved outcomes for service users.
• To support change management processes to embed quality improvement measures and the delivery of a range of quality and efficiency initiatives aligned to strategic objectives
• To represent Wiltshire Council and be involved in partnership work and stakeholder engagement
• Provide expert advice and guidance on complex operational issues.
• Identify and manage risks within operational practice across all practice areas, ensuring that significant risks are escalated as appropriate and having overall responsibility for ensuring improvement are implemented in a timely fashion
• Oversee and ensure staff engagement, personal and professional development and succession planning including having lead responsibility for development and implementation of the Workforce Strategy.
• Take overall responsibility for the ongoing development and success of the social care academy, our Learning & Development Hub (SW content) and ASC About.
• Ensure the quality of practice from and support to staff in student placements and ASYE year is sufficiently robust to ensure safety of the service delivery and success for participants, including working with the OD team around portfolio validation and review of placements.
• To develop strategies in relation to recruitment and retention (including the using of apprenticeships and training pathways) and have oversight of the development of career pathways for staff across the directorate

Job description Job responsibilities Principal Social Worker your specific duties are:Under the direction of the Head of Transforming Adult Social Care & Quality to be responsible for the development of quality social work practice within adults social care, with a focus on the identification of opportunities for service improvement and to provide independent scrutiny of practice and standards.Under the direction of the Head of Transforming Adult Social Care & Quality to be responsible for the development of quality social work practice within adults social care, with a focus on the identification of opportunities for service improvement and to provide independent scrutiny of practice and standards.To use your specialist knowledge and skills to coordinate and deliver a program of learning and development in response to a training needs analysis and in accordance with the Professional Capabilities Framework, ensuring staff are skilled to meet the requirements for social work registration and validation. To oversee the operational delivery of improvement initiatives and champion professional Social Work and early intervention and prevention practice including with others through the oversight of audit programmes.To lead on the development and review of policies and procedures relating to adult social care services ensuring there are effective systems in place to deliver improved outcomes for service users.To support change management processes to embed quality improvement measures and the delivery of a range of quality and efficiency initiatives aligned to strategic objectivesTo represent Wiltshire Council and be involved in partnership work and stakeholder engagement Provide expert advice and guidance on complex operational issues.Identify and manage risks within operational practice across all practice areas, ensuring that significant risks are escalated as appropriate and having overall responsibility for ensuring improvement are implemented in a timely fashion Oversee and ensure staff engagement, personal and professional development and succession planning including having lead responsibility for development and implementation of the Workforce Strategy.Take overall responsibility for the ongoing development and success of the social care academy, our Learning & Development Hub (SW content) and ASC About. Ensure the quality of practice from and support to staff in student placements and ASYE year is sufficiently robust to ensure safety of the service delivery and success for participants, including working with the OD team around portfolio validation and review of placements.To develop strategies in relation to recruitment and retention (including the using of apprenticeships and training pathways) and have oversight of the development of career pathways for staff across the directorate

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Council

Address

County Hall

Bythesea Rd

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 8JN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Council

Address

County Hall

Bythesea Rd

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 8JN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Cornwall Foundation Trust's Countywide Adult Eating Disorder Service. Due to service transformation and changes in client need, we are restructuring and seeking experienced Social Work to join our multidisciplinary team.

The post holder will manage liaison, discharge and step-downs from general and specialist eating disorder units, including 72-hour follow-ups and intensive short-term home support. They will hold a fluctuating caseload, providing bespoke, time-limited interventions and wellbeing support for clients, including those on waiting lists, while working closely with partner agencies to ensure coordinated, person-centred care.

The role also includes facilitating early engagement courses with dietetic and psychology colleagues, providing one day per week of clinician advisory support, and contributing to initial assessments on a rotational basis. All work is delivered within a supportive MDT framework, with a strong focus on managing risk, safeguarding, and evidence-based practice to support each individual's recovery journey.

This is a community-based role that requires frequent travel to various locations throughout the county including areas that may not be accessible by public transportation. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate how they will manage these travel requirements.

Main duties of the job

You will provide clinical advice and support to the administrative team, offer supervision to junior staff, and provide monthly clinical supervision to embedded VSCE colleagues. You will recognise your own limitations, seek supervision when required, and attend management, professional, safeguarding, tribunal, ward round and discharge planning meetings as directed.

The role includes providing monthly initial assessment slots (urgent and routine), completing clinical risk and mental health assessments, formulation and short-term contingency planning, and managing liaison, discharge and step-downs from general and specialist eating disorder units, including 72-hour follow-ups and intensive short-term home support.

You will hold a fluctuating caseload for bespoke, time-limited interventions and wellbeing support, including for clients on waiting lists, and work closely with partner agencies to ensure coordinated, person-centred care. Additional duties include course facilitation alongside dietetic and psychology colleagues, one day per week of clinician advisory support, supporting Mental Health Act processes when required, and working within MDT and safeguarding frameworks using evidence-based practice.

About us

We're the Adult Eating Disorder Team providing Countywide provision as part of Cornwall Foundation Trust and as members of the South West Provider Collaborative. We deliver treatment pathways to Adults with secondary care level eating disorder presentation associated with Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and OFSED.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live within this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Job summary

Are you a great listener, who is person centred, with a passion for helping people find practical solutions to life's challenges? We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Social Prescribing Link Worker to join our friendly team.

You will help patients aged 18+ navigate non-medical needssuch as supporting patients with long term conditions, loneliness, mental wellbeing, debt, housing concerns, or physical inactivity. Rather than focusing purely on medical symptoms, you will give people the time and a safe space to explore "what matters to me" and connect them to empowering local community groups and support networks.

Improving patients wellbeing, independence and quality of life through personalised support and community-based solutions.

• We are accepting CVs for this role, please also include (with your CV) a cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria for this role, as shown in the Person Spec.

Please note that the use of AI is monitored during the shortlisting process; if you have used this please declare this in your statement explaining what type of AI tools have been used and for what purpose

Main duties of the job

Take a whole population approach, working with a range of people who may benefit from social prescribing, including people who are lonely, have complex social needs, low level mental health needs and long-term conditions

Help people to identify issues that affect their health & wellbeing, and co-produce a simple personalised care and support plan

Support people by connecting them to non-medical, community-based activities, groups and services that meet their practical, social and emotional needs, including specialist advice services and arts and culture, physical activity, and nature and green based activities

Support people with advice and guidance to improve their mental wellbeing addressing issues such as financial issues, loneliness or social isolation, anxiety, housing etc.

Use coaching and motivational interviewing techniques to support people to take control of their own health and wellbeing

Support development of accessible and sustainable community offers by working in partnership with VCSE organisations, local authorities and others to identify gaps in provision, and take a community development approach to enabling growth in community activities and groups.

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented in our service.

About us

Viaduct Care CIC is the company structure for Stockport's GP Federation and represents all of its local GP Practices. Covering a patient population of circa 300,000 practices are split into 6 PCNs with each serving a population of around 30,000-50,000 patients.

Viaduct Care represents the collective voice and interests of its member practices and as a key stakeholder in Stockport Together aims to influence and support the design and delivery of major service and system changes by being a strong and effective partner with other major service providers.

One of our priorities at Viaduct Care is to ensure that wellbeing and development of our team is at the forefront of everything we do. We have recently launched our new employee assistance programme, assisting our team to get access to a range of advice 24 hours a day. Additionally, we are keen to provide opportunities for team members to develop and grow including access to an extensive range of training and up to five paid study days per year.

For more information of the benefits of working at Viaduct click on 'Why Join Viaduct Care' on the right hand side of the page.

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join our established CAMHS leadership team that provides high quality CAMHS services across North Derbyshire. The service has grown over the last 5 years and has an excellent record of recruiting, developing and retaining experienced staff. We have a strong record of supporting staff with continuous professional development and ensuring everyone has regular clinical supervision. The service is made up of 8 different CAMHS teams that feed into a Clinical Leadership Team. There are established care pathways across the service and recently we have been able to boost the psychological therapies offer. We have a number of ongoing projects aimed at supporting capacity and increasing the quality of services provided.

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Lead will be responsible for providing a high level of professional and transformation clinical leadership and oversight across CAMHS for non-medical practitioners by providing a high level of child mental health expertise. The post-holder will line manager our Clinical Managers across the service and provide professional expertise which enables the delivery of high quality, safe and person-centred mental health care through the engagement and empowerment of others. In conjunction with the Service Manager and Clinical Director they will work closely with commissioners and the East Midlands CAMHS Collaborative and the Divisional Leadership Team.We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced child mental health practitioner with proven strong leadership skills who is able to lead and support our service and help us achieve our vision of providing an excellent, timely service for young people and be a great place to work.

About us

Chesterfield Royal Hospital's vision is to be a first-class provider of sustainable healthcare services, delivering the best possible care for our patients; and being a great place to work for our people. Our Proud to CARE philosophy supports this vision - and we all play a part in achieving it, by living up to the values we promise to our patients and each other.

Our main hospital is on a greenfield site with abundant countryside, lovely views, beautiful landscaping and an outdoor gym - it's easy to access green space at break times which offers an opportunity to de-stress. The hospital is easily accessible from the M1 and the A61 and the local train station is nearby.

We are passionate about sustainable transport and offer a cycle to work scheme, as well as an electric lease car scheme open to all employees. Our staff wellbeing service provides a huge range of benefits including staff counselling, access to free financial and legal advice and various support groups, fitness classes and even a staff choir! A staff wellbeing hub including a free gym for staff to use has also now opened.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

166-FC-8296750

Job locations

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that are required.

Follow us on Facebook and on Twitter: @CRHCareers @WellbeingCRH @royalhospital

Our core CAMHS team cover the North Derbyshire area from our 2 bases in Buxton and Chesterfield and provide a service predominantly Monday Friday between 9am 5pm. Our service has embraced flexible and remote working.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that are required. Follow us on Facebook and on Twitter: @CRHCareers @WellbeingCRH @royalhospital Our core CAMHS team cover the North Derbyshire area from our 2 bases in Buxton and Chesterfield and provide a service predominantly Monday Friday between 9am 5pm. Our service has embraced flexible and remote working.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Relevant management/leadership qualifications or willing to undertake
• Professional qualification in a field relevant to child and adolescent mental health
• Registration with an appropriate regulatory body
• Degree or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Educated to or studying at Masters level

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of delivering mental health assessments and interventions
• Experience of change management
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of budget management
• Experience of management in a multi-disciplinary healthcare environment
• Experience of contributing to strategic development, particularly interagency developments
• Experience of managing situations concerning safeguarding, risk management, complaints and investigations

Desirable

• Experience of service planning process
• Experience of service evaluation and audit
• Experience of involving users and carers in service developments
• Experience of working with a range of children and young people of different abilities and background

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• An ability to negotiate and influence at all levels
• An ability to manage and deliver on targets and work to deadlines
• Understand and explain diverse concepts
• Good presentation skills and report writing skills
• Ability to grasp issues in a fast paced environment
• Qualities essential to clinical practice eg respect, genuineness and personal integrity
• Communication skills to enable a helping relationship
• Working knowledge of legislation relevant to CAMHS and mental health
• Knowledge of models of consultation and supervision

Desirable

• Projects

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Smart Appearance
• Confident on all levels
• A car driver with a full current driving licence and own transport
• Willing to engage with and learn from peers, other professionals and colleagues in the service to provide or support the most appropriate interventions

Demonstrates our Proud to CARE Values

Essential

• Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Relevant management/leadership qualifications or willing to undertake Professional qualification in a field relevant to child and adolescent mental health Registration with an appropriate regulatory body Degree or equivalent experience Desirable Educated to or studying at Masters level Experience Essential Significant experience of delivering mental health assessments and interventions Experience of change management Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Experience of budget management Experience of management in a multi-disciplinary healthcare environment Experience of contributing to strategic development, particularly interagency developments Experience of managing situations concerning safeguarding, risk management, complaints and investigations Desirable Experience of service planning process Experience of service evaluation and audit Experience of involving users and carers in service developments Experience of working with a range of children and young people of different abilities and background Skills and Knowledge Essential Excellent communication skills An ability to negotiate and influence at all levels An ability to manage and deliver on targets and work to deadlines Understand and explain diverse concepts Good presentation skills and report writing skills Ability to grasp issues in a fast paced environment Qualities essential to clinical practice eg respect, genuineness and personal integrity Communication skills to enable a helping relationship Working knowledge of legislation relevant to CAMHS and mental health Knowledge of models of consultation and supervision Desirable Projects Personal Attributes Essential Smart Appearance Confident on all levels A car driver with a full current driving licence and own transport Willing to engage with and learn from peers, other professionals and colleagues in the service to provide or support the most appropriate interventions Demonstrates our Proud to CARE Values Essential Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you passionate about recovery, rehabilitation and making a meaningful impact?

This is an exciting opportunity to join HMP/YOI Feltham B, a dynamic and evolving adult Category C prison, where we are transforming healthcare delivery through a new integrated model of care.

As a Psychosocial Worker, you will play a vital frontline role supporting individuals with substance misuse needs--helping them stabilise, recover and prepare for a healthier future beyond custody.

At Feltham B, you won't just be doing a job--you'll be part of a high-impact team driving real change within a secure environment.

Main duties of the job

You will work within our Substance Misuse Care Pathway, delivering evidence-based psychosocial interventions and supporting individuals at all stages of their recovery journey.

This includes early engagement in custody, structured interventions, and through-the-gate continuity planning, working closely with a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and group psychosocial interventionsto individuals with drug and alcohol needs
• Undertake assessments, care planning and risk management
• Support individuals through recovery, relapse prevention and harm reduction
• Contribute to Early Days in Custody (EDiC), Planned Care and Release & Transferpathway - engaging individuals at reception and stabilisation phase
• Work collaboratively with nurses, GPs, psychologists and prison staff
• Support delivery of detox and maintenance pathways alongside clinical teams
• Facilitate therapeutic group programmesfocused on wellbeing and coping strategies
• Contribute to release planning and continuity of care into the community
• Maintain high-quality clinical records in line with CNWL and HMPPS standards

About us

There's a place for you at CNWL.We're passionate about delivering first-class, patient-centred, safe, and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, a community clinic, or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.Providing top-quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people.We're always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee, we aim to identify our future leaders, and we support our staff by providing opportunities for career development.With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more - whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£33,262 to £36,027 a year per annum incl. Outer HCAS (pro rata if PT)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-D-HJ-2081

Job locations

HM YOI Feltham

Bedfont Road

Feltham

TW13 4ND

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

What Were Looking For

Essential

• Experience working with individuals with substance misuse, mental health, or complex psychosocial needs
• Strong communication and engagement skills, particularly with hard-to-reach groups
• Understanding of recovery-focused approaches and harm reduction
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience within prison, criminal justice, or secure environments
• Experience delivering group interventions
• Training in Motivational Interviewing or similar approaches
• Understanding of trauma-informed care

Why Work at Feltham B?

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a developing adult prison servicewith a clear improvement trajectory.

At Feltham B, we offer:

• A supportive and visible leadership teamwith clear direction
• Opportunity to shape and influence a growing substance misuse service
• Exposure to a diverse and complex clinical population
• Strong focus on staff development, supervision and progression
• A culture of ownership, accountability and continuous improvement

You will be joining a service that is actively evolving and putting quality, safety and recovery outcomes at the heart of everything we do.

Job description Job responsibilities What Were Looking For Essential Experience working with individuals with substance misuse, mental health, or complex psychosocial needs Strong communication and engagement skills, particularly with hard-to-reach groups Understanding of recovery-focused approaches and harm reduction Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team Desirable Experience within prison, criminal justice, or secure environments Experience delivering group interventions Training in Motivational Interviewing or similar approaches Understanding of trauma-informed care Why Work at Feltham B? This is a unique opportunity to be part of a developing adult prison servicewith a clear improvement trajectory. At Feltham B, we offer: A supportive and visible leadership teamwith clear direction Opportunity to shape and influence a growing substance misuse service Exposure to a diverse and complex clinical population Strong focus on staff development, supervision and progression A culture of ownership, accountability and continuous improvement You will be joining a service that is actively evolving and putting quality, safety and recovery outcomes at the heart of everything we do.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or offending behaviour problems and/or other disabilities
• Evidence of working with children and young people with substance misuse difficulties

Desirable

• Experience of paid work in direct care provision.
• Experience of working in prisons and/or with adolescents, in forensic services and/or Substance misuse or CAMHS services.
• Experience of working with young people with gang affiliations
• Experience of co-facilitating psychosocial groups.
• Experience of working within a team.
• Experience of using computers for databases or data-analysis, especially SPSS for Windows
• Experience of collating and inputting NDTMS data
• Experience of working in mental health substance misuse or related services
• Worked in a service where agreed targets in place to demonstrating outcomes
• Ability to manage own caseload and time

Training and Qualification

Essential

• Evidence of working with children, teenagers or adults with Substance misuse difficulties
• Evidence of ability to study successfully at undergraduate level or the equivalent

Desirable

• Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a specific psychological therapy
• Psychology or other health /social care/youth related undergraduate degree
• Other relevant postgraduate degree
• Motivational interviewing skills

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive
• Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers family and colleagues in a way that addresses service user's particular needs.
• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities
• An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health or substance misuse context.
• An understanding of psychology applied to health care.
• Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training
• Experience using IT for databases or data-analysis.

Desirable

• High standard of report writing skills

Personal

Essential

• An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines
• An ability to establish and sustain engagement with people who have mental health problems and severely challenging behaviours including sexually harmful behaviours
• Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals
• Knowledge of our business and how it supports patient care.

Desirable

• An interest in working with people with forensic histories, mental health problems.

Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or offending behaviour problems and/or other disabilities Evidence of working with children and young people with substance misuse difficulties Desirable Experience of paid work in direct care provision. Experience of working in prisons and/or with adolescents, in forensic services and/or Substance misuse or CAMHS services. Experience of working with young people with gang affiliations Experience of co-facilitating psychosocial groups. Experience of working within a team. Experience of using computers for databases or data-analysis, especially SPSS for Windows Experience of collating and inputting NDTMS data Experience of working in mental health substance misuse or related services Worked in a service where agreed targets in place to demonstrating outcomes Ability to manage own caseload and time Training and Qualification Essential Evidence of working with children, teenagers or adults with Substance misuse difficulties Evidence of ability to study successfully at undergraduate level or the equivalent Desirable Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a specific psychological therapy Psychology or other health /social care/youth related undergraduate degree Other relevant postgraduate degree Motivational interviewing skills Knowledge and Skills Essential High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers family and colleagues in a way that addresses service user's particular needs. An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health or substance misuse context. An understanding of psychology applied to health care. Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training Experience using IT for databases or data-analysis. Desirable High standard of report writing skills Personal Essential An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines An ability to establish and sustain engagement with people who have mental health problems and severely challenging behaviours including sexually harmful behaviours Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals Knowledge of our business and how it supports patient care. Desirable An interest in working with people with forensic histories, mental health problems.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HM YOI Feltham

Bedfont Road

Feltham

TW13 4ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HM YOI Feltham

Bedfont Road

Feltham

TW13 4ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you looking to step into the world of social care where helping some of the most vulnerable people in society is your passion? Then join Jacobs Neurological Centre in Sawbridgeworth as a Social Worker Assistant. Working 37.5 hours a week, you will join the team at Jacobs Neurological Centre, a purpose-built neurological centre for men and women over the age of 18 years, who have an acquired brain injury. Reporting to a Registered Social Worker, you will liaise with service users families/significant others as you gather information to assist in carrying out assessments and social circumstances reports to support service users to identify the best outcomes for their health and wellbeing. From supporting service users' health progression to promoting their independence, you will correspond and liaise with external agencies to facilitate and progress arrangements to meet service users set outcomes. You will be responsible for accompanying service users on community leave and will support them in understanding and managing their personal budgeting and financial arrangements. As a Social Worker Assistant, you will promote Adult safeguarding throughout the service, this will see you refer any safeguarding issues to a Social Worker/TDT and the Adult Safeguarding Team. At Elysium a range of training opportunities are available that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations.

Main duties of the job

Join Jacobs Neurological Centre in Sawbridgeworth as a Social Worker Assistant to support and assist in carrying out assessments and social circumstances reports. You will collaborate with external agencies to achieve outcomes for service users, while managing financial arrangements and promoting independence. As an assistant, you will play a vital role in adult safeguarding, referring any issues to the safeguarding team. The position provides 37.5 hours of work per week. Elysium offers ample training opportunities to enhance your career journey. Your role also includes record-keeping on relevant systems, conducting community meetings, and substituting in meetings and interviews. It is crucial to have excellent interpersonal skills and an understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding vulnerable adults. This role demands teamwork and resilience to handle challenging situations, making it ideal for those eager to make a difference in social care.

About us

Elysium Healthcare, part of Ramsay Health Care, is a substantial company with over 8,000 employees dedicated to the delivery of mental health, neurological, learning disabilities, and autism services across England and Wales. Through its extensive network, it provides diverse opportunities for growth and career advancement. With specialist services spanning multiple domains, Elysium Healthcare emphasizes maximizing each service user's abilities, comfort, and quality of life. The organisation believes in investing in its employees with a benefits package supporting growth, well-being, and a healthy work-life balance while promoting and safeguarding the welfare of its users. Elysium is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment, ultimately aiming to deliver top-tier care services globally.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,564.50 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1561889885

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Hertfordshire

CM21 0HH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking to step into the world of social care where helping some of the most vulnerable people in society is your passion? Then join Jacobs Neurological Centre in Sawbridgeworth as a Social Worker Assistant.

Working 37.5 hours a week, you will join the team at Jacobs Neurological Centre, a purpose-built neurological centre for men and women over the age of 18 years, who have an acquired brain injury).

Reporting to a Registered Social Worker, you will liaise with service users families/significant others as you gather information to assist in carrying out assessments and social circumstances reports to support service users to identify the best outcomes for their health and wellbeing.

From supporting service users health progression to promoting their independence, you will correspond and liaise with external agencies to facilitate and progress arrangements to meet service users set outcomes.

You will be responsible for accompanying service users on community leave and will support them in understanding and managing their personal budgeting and financial arrangements.

As a Social Worker Assistant, you will promote Adult safeguarding throughout the service, this will see you refer any safeguarding issues to a Social Worker/TDT and the Adult Safeguarding Team.

At Elysium a range of training opportunities are available that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations.

As a Social Worker Assistant you will be:

• Carrying out assessments with service users as directed identifying the best and most appropriate outcomes for the individual
• Corresponding and liaising with external agencies at the request of and on behalf of service users, to facilitate and progress arrangements to meet their individual outcomes (e.g. Housing, Health)
• Assisting service users in understanding and managing their personal budgeting and financial arrangements
• Having a understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and Safeguarding vunerable adults
• Maintaining timely and accurate records on relevant systems
• To aid and support the Social Worker role as required
• Community Meeting support
• Assist with the gathering of information for Social Circumstances reports and social work assessments.
• Complete and Maintain Visitor Records/Paperwork
• Cover meetings/telephone calls/patient interviews when Social Worker is not available.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• To have an understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding vunerable Adults
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• An understanding of the needs of different client groups
• The ability to work in a team and also use your own initiative
• Resilience, to cope with difficult situations
• Computer literacy and administrative skills

Where you will be working:

Location:

Jacobs Neurological Centre has total of 82 beds on the same site in Sawbridgeworth (CM21 0HH), which is on the Hertfordshire and Essex border within easy travelling distance of London and Cambridge.

The centre delivers specialist 24-hour nursing and therapy services for people with complex long-term neurological conditions, and brain or spinal injuries who require ongoing support and assistance to maximise functional ability. Recovery is assisted wherever possible, with emphasis placed on maximising each individual's abilities, comfort and quality of life.

Each service has communal lounges, dining rooms, and all bedrooms have en-suite facilities with over 95% on single occupancy. All rooms are adapted to each resident's requirements according to their assessments and needs.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £25,564.50
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free meals and onsite free parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Job description Job responsibilities Are you looking to step into the world of social care where helping some of the most vulnerable people in society is your passion? Then join Jacobs Neurological Centre in Sawbridgeworth as a Social Worker Assistant. Working 37.5 hours a week, you will join the team at Jacobs Neurological Centre, a purpose-built neurological centre for men and women over the age of 18 years, who have an acquired brain injury). Reporting to a Registered Social Worker, you will liaise with service users families/significant others as you gather information to assist in carrying out assessments and social circumstances reports to support service users to identify the best outcomes for their health and wellbeing. From supporting service users health progression to promoting their independence, you will correspond and liaise with external agencies to facilitate and progress arrangements to meet service users set outcomes. You will be responsible for accompanying service users on community leave and will support them in understanding and managing their personal budgeting and financial arrangements. As a Social Worker Assistant, you will promote Adult safeguarding throughout the service, this will see you refer any safeguarding issues to a Social Worker/TDT and the Adult Safeguarding Team. At Elysium a range of training opportunities are available that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations. As a Social Worker Assistant you will be: Carrying out assessments with service users as directed identifying the best and most appropriate outcomes for the individual Corresponding and liaising with external agencies at the request of and on behalf of service users, to facilitate and progress arrangements to meet their individual outcomes (e.g. Housing, Health) Assisting service users in understanding and managing their personal budgeting and financial arrangements Having a understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and Safeguarding vunerable adults Maintaining timely and accurate records on relevant systems To aid and support the Social Worker role as required Community Meeting support Assist with the gathering of information for Social Circumstances reports and social work assessments. Complete and Maintain Visitor Records/Paperwork Cover meetings/telephone calls/patient interviews when Social Worker is not available. To be successful in this role, you'll need: To have an understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding vunerable Adults Excellent communication and interpersonal skills An understanding of the needs of different client groups The ability to work in a team and also use your own initiative Resilience, to cope with difficult situations Computer literacy and administrative skills Where you will be working: Location: Jacobs Neurological Centre has total of 82 beds on the same site in Sawbridgeworth (CM21 0HH), which is on the Hertfordshire and Essex border within easy travelling distance of London and Cambridge. The centre delivers specialist 24-hour nursing and therapy services for people with complex long-term neurological conditions, and brain or spinal injuries who require ongoing support and assistance to maximise functional ability. Recovery is assisted wherever possible, with emphasis placed on maximising each individual's abilities, comfort and quality of life. Each service has communal lounges, dining rooms, and all bedrooms have en-suite facilities with over 95% on single occupancy. All rooms are adapted to each resident's requirements according to their assessments and needs. What You’ll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: Annual base salary of £25,564.50 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future Free meals and onsite free parking About your next employer: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• To be successful in this role, you need an understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding vulnerable adults. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to work in a team environment and employ your own initiative. You should demonstrate resilience to manage challenging situations effectively. Additionally, computer literacy and administrative skills are crucial for maintaining records and carrying out your duties efficiently.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential To be successful in this role, you need an understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding vulnerable adults. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to work in a team environment and employ your own initiative. You should demonstrate resilience to manage challenging situations effectively. Additionally, computer literacy and administrative skills are crucial for maintaining records and carrying out your duties efficiently.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Hertfordshire

CM21 0HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Hertfordshire

CM21 0HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you seeking a community role based in Child and Adolescent Mental Health services (CAMHS) where flexible working arrangements are considered to enable you to bring your best self to work and, most significantly; help transform the lives of children and young people?

With a big national focus on improving services for children and young people's mental health and wellbeing, there has never been a better time to joinus an enthusiastic Registered Mental Health Nurse, Learning Disability Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist.

Alongside the multi -disciplinary team, you will be working with young people experiencing a wide variety of mental health difficulties sometimes with complex social situations and neurodevelopmental challenges.

We strongly encourage professionals who are interested in re-direction and have an extremely robust training package tailored to role to ensure you feel confident in your role.

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Main duties of the job

The role will include undertaking the assessment of the young person's mental health needs, alongside your colleagues and working 1-1 with young people in providing the treatment plan drawing on a variety of interventions that may involve multi-agency networking where necessary.

You will be offered in house training in a number of evidence-based interventions, for example CBT, DBT skills, mentalisation based therapy, motivational interviewing and compassionate focused therapy to name just a few.

The main duties of the job are:

• Comprehensive assessment of children and young people presenting to the service. Melksham CAMHS have a multi disciplinary clinic working with colleagues to assess and make the best plan for young people.
• Shared formulation , risk assessment and care planning.
• Multi agency working.
• Delivery and/or oversight of collaborative treatment plan using evidence-based interventions.
• Support and supervision of colleagues.
• Being part of the on-call rota covering out of hours contact from professionals.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Job summary

Are you looking for a new challenge within a dynamic CAMHS research clinic?

We are recruitingtwo Children's Wellbeing Practitioners (CWPs)to join theOxfordshire CAMHS AnDY Research Clinic Team. The two vacancies comprise on full-time and one part-timefixed-term maternity cover positions.

The role is based within the Anxiety and Depression in Young People (AnDY) Research Clinic (Oxford). The Clinic is a collaboration between Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, University of Oxford, and University of Reading. Its aim is to build on the success of the AnDY Research Clinic at the University of Reading by establishing a research-ready clinical service in Oxfordshire that can support research around the development, maintenance, prevention, and treatment of mental health difficulties in childhood and adolescence.

The post-holder will work within the service providing high volume, brief interventions, focusing particularly on a range of low intensity cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based interventions, to children and young people with mild to moderate anxiety and depression.

Main duties of the job

The role is pivotal to enhancing accessibility to the CAMHS AnDY clinic by delivering low-intensity psychological interventions for mild to moderate low mood and anxiety disorders.

You will:

• Undertake mental health assessments of children, involving families and carers where required. This will include completing risk assessments, care plans, and GP letters, as well as liaising with other agencies such as social care and schools.
• Provide one-to-one, CBT-informed, evidence-based interventions to children and their families, both remotely and face to face across a range of community bases and support the clinics contributions towards research.

The roles will involve working closely with children, young people, families, and education settings.

The roles are pivotal in enhancing accessibility to CAMHS by delivering low-intensity psychological interventions for mild to moderate low mood and anxiety disorders, as well as assessing the mental health needs of children and young people.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team".

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

267-OC8334304

Job locations

Life and Mind Building

South Parks Road

Oxford

OX1 3EL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunities available. You will need to use the supporting statement section of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for these roles. You should refer to the job description, person specification and guidance notes attached to these roles to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist candidates for interview, and you should ensure that you address these criteria within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their applications. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure that the use of AI tools does not generate an application that inaccurately reflects their knowledge, skills, or values.

Job description Job responsibilities We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunities available. You will need to use the supporting statement section of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for these roles. You should refer to the job description, person specification and guidance notes attached to these roles to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist candidates for interview, and you should ensure that you address these criteria within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview. We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their applications. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure that the use of AI tools does not generate an application that inaccurately reflects their knowledge, skills, or values.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualification from CWP Training course (Post Graduate Certificate in CYP IAPT Low Intensity Psychological Therapies

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people who have serious mental illness and their families and carers in the community

Contractual Requirements or other requirements

Essential

• Access to a vehicle which can be used for work purposes or are able to travel as required to meet the needs of the service
• Demonstratable IT competency

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualification from CWP Training course (Post Graduate Certificate in CYP IAPT Low Intensity Psychological Therapies Experience Essential Experience of working with children and young people who have serious mental illness and their families and carers in the community Contractual Requirements or other requirements Essential Access to a vehicle which can be used for work purposes or are able to travel as required to meet the needs of the service Demonstratable IT competency

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Life and Mind Building

South Parks Road

Oxford

OX1 3EL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Life and Mind Building

South Parks Road

Oxford

OX1 3EL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you a compassionate Systemic Family Therapist dedicated to improving the lives of young people with mental health needs?

We are a small, experienced and supportive CAMHS team based in the community hospital next to the beautiful Savernake Forest.

Our team ethos is uniquely elegant: come to work, do your job, think team, be happy, be kind, eat cake and go home on time.

The Family Therapist role will deliver a high-quality, comprehensive mental health service for children, young people, and their families experiencing mental health and eating disorder challenges with and alongside the multidisciplinary team. You will be competent and confident in generic key working and risk assessment, able to engage a wide variety of people and innovative with your care plans .

We are looking for an experienced professional, who embraces technology, is able to meet the CAMHS core clinical standards, connect with the team and be able to think outside the box, to support and engage children, young people, and their families.

We have good professional support in our service and regular professional regional meetings. You will be supported by the Clinical Lead for Systemic Therapy and have the opportunity to connect with your professional colleagues.

Main duties of the job

Assessment and provision of NICE concordant treatments, including family-based treatment including FT-AN. The MDT consists of clinicians from a range of specialisms including psychology, nursing, occupational therapy, social work, psychotherapy, and psychiatry. In this role, you'll hold your own case load.

Key tasks: The assessment and treatment of young people with a range of mental health and eating disorder presentations

• Delivering family-based treatment and family and systemic psychotherapy to young people and families
• Maintaining a systemic perspective of the young people we see in context and using systemic skills such as systemic formulation to aid the evidence-based treatment we offer.

The role of systemic family therapist in accordance with the iThrive model is located predominantly within the 'Getting More Help' pathway and offers the opportunity to make second order change, enhancing the life trajectory of many young people, their family/carers who come to our service. You would work in collaboration with and alongside your team colleagues and other agencies and support networks. This is an opportunity for you to come to our service and develop your role to provide a family therapy clinic, bringing development opportunities for our staff and our professional colleagues working in other agencies.

Our service would benefit from a systemic family therapist with aspirations and a vision that promotes both systemic thinking and the profession.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Job summary

Are you a dynamic and highly experienced social work leader,seeking a new leadership opportunity?

We are seeking a full time Social Care Professional Lead / Service Manager to join the team. You will provide professional social care leadership for staff, and work as a member of the multidisciplinary governance and management team arrangements within the Mental Health Directorate. The post is predominantly focused on adult services provision and will work in partnership across the interface of Oxfordshire County Council and Oxford Health services, working in partnership with third sector organisations (the Oxfordshire Mental Health Partnership 'OMHP) to develop services.

The Service Manager will also be responsible for contributing to overall Directorate strategy/policy to ensure that the Directorate delivers its quality, people, finance, and performance objectives (in regard to the service they manage).

Main duties of the job

You will:

• Work within the Mental Health Directorate Senior Management Team and Clinical Leadership to advise how Social Work and Social Care values, practice and statutory responsibilities are represented and integrated in the delivery of integrated health and social care adult MH services.
• Perform a leadership role on behalf of the local authority in respect of safeguarding within the directorate working together with clinical and management teams to assure high quality safeguarding practice, undertaking audits of the directorate performance.
• Take responsibility for advising and interpreting the parameters of Social Care policy to ensure that Social Care services are delivered safely and securely within statutory and legal frameworks.
• Lead, analyse and judge highly complex data from designated investigations of complaints, Patient Safety Incidents (PSIs) to ensure organisational learning and service improvement.

About us

Please note that this role will require us to undertake a DBS check as a part of your onboarding.

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

o Opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Job summary

The purpose of this post is to work as part of the Sowenna Adolescent Mental Health Inpatient team to provide general domestic service in accordance with Cornwall Partnership Foundation Trust protocols and standards for the building.

We are looking for someone who is reliable, motivated and dedicated with attention to detail to providing the very best environment for our patients to join our team.

Please note: If you need sponsorship, please check the requirements for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) on the gov.uk website to see if you're eligible before applying.

Main duties of the job

• Ensure that all floor surfaces, furniture, fixtures, fittings, curtains and equipment in all areas are cleaned and all refuse is collected and disposed of as per protocol.
• Clean all crockery, utensils, kitchen surfaces and equipment to an excellent standard of hygiene.
• To ensure that duties, tasks and responsibilities are carried out to the required standards, within the allocated time scales and due regard to patient, visitors and other staff.
• To be responsible for the monitoring catering and cleaning stock as required by the building.
• To carry out food and beverage preparation and regeneration of cook/freeze in accordance with the food hygiene standards and instruction.
• Reduce the risk of cross contamination by using personal protective equipment provided.
• To be accountable for all keys sets and equipment issued or used throughout the course of duty.
• To perform light porting duties as requested.
• To be involved with the ordering and monitoring of stock as required by the GSA Supervisor.
• This will involve some weekend and bank holiday working as required which salary enhancements will be paid.
• Duties and responsibilities may change within the role due to alteration in service provision. Any such changes will be commensurate with the post holders band and agreed with their line manager.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Job summary

37.5 hours per week.

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) within LWSW provides specialist mental health services for children, young people and their families.

This is an exciting opportunity to join CAMHS as the Band 7 Clinical Pathway Manager for the Plymouth CAMHS Acute Care Pathway (PCAP). The post holder will provide day-to-day operational and clinical leadership, working collaboratively with the Service Manager, clinical leads, multidisciplinary teams and other CAMHS managers.

The post holder will provide operational and clinical oversight across PCAP, supporting care in line with the i-THRIVE framework, promoting timely access, evidence-based interventions and responsive support for children, young people and families.

A key focus will be the continued transformation of PCAP, strengthening community-based assessment, treatment and intensive support, improving access and flow, and supporting care in the most appropriate setting. The role will also lead the continued development of the CAMHS Crisis and Home Treatment Team (HTT) function and a responsive community-based urgent and crisis care offer.

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and resilient clinician and manager who can provide calm and confident leadership, support staff, maintain high standards of care and drive continuous improvement.

Role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

Staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.

Main duties of the job

Lead the day to day operational and clinical management of PCAP with the Service Manager and clinical leads ensuring safe effective accessible responsive and cost efficient services. Undertake agreed specialist autonomous clinical practice alongside management duties. Chair and contribute to multidisciplinary business pathway and service meetings including the Senior CAMHS Business Meeting. Lead PCAP transformation development and integration including community and intensive support and the CAMHS Crisis and Home Treatment Team in line with national and local guidance. Work with CAMHS leaders and teams to review pathway models delivery and improvement. Manage referrals caseloads pathway flow review discharge access waiting times demand capacity activity outcomes evaluation and performance. Use workforce and resources effectively to provide care in the most appropriate setting. Provide line management appraisal and performance support promoting wellbeing reflective practice learning and improvement. Lead clinical governance audit patient safety risk assessment escalation complaints records data and compliance. Identify training needs and support evidence based care consultation and training. Maintain effective relationships with children young people families and partner services. Ensure robust clinical performance and business information supports service planning and contract negotiations. Participate in operational on call and CAMHS duty manager rotas.

About us

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Job summary

Previous applicants need not apply

We are looking to recruit a Level 1Band 5 Social worker who has a passionand enthusiasm for working in mental healthservices.

Wewould welcome applications fromexperienced social workers orfrom those newly qualifiedandwith a commitmentto undertake the ASYE programme.

We are looking for someonewiththedrive and motivationto develop themselves personally and professionally tojoin ourAdults'Social CarePathway.

Ideally you will have some experience of working in mentalhealthservices but this is not essential as long as you are motivated to develop your skills and knowledge.

Applicants must be a registeredas asocial workerwith Social Work England.

Main duties of the job

The Social Care Pathway(West) has office-bases in Stafford, Cannock andCodsalland, while this post is primarily based in Stafford, the successful applicant will also be expected to work in other areas of South Staffordshire as demand requires.

The role will involve working closely with people with potential care and support needs, carryingoutassessmentsof needto explore how bestto ensure thesearemet which may include applying for costed care.

You willworkalongside carers,other agencies, families, the local community and our ownmulti-disciplinary community andinpatient servicestoensurecontinuityanda high qualityservice.

TheSocial Care Pathway supportsprofessionaland personaldevelopmentthrough supervision and appraisal as well as support from the Social Work Learning Academy to plan and guide your professional development.

You will be expected towork flexiblyin response tooperational demand andservice user needs.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

301-AFC-26-8217688-A

Job locations

Park House

12 Park Road

Cannock

WS11 1JN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are in your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment, you will be supported by the Trust to develop skills, knowledge and professional confidence in line with the national ASYE requirements and reflecting the PCF standards (Professional Capabilities Framework). This includes having a protected workload spanning community and Hospital/inpatient working during the first year of employment; having a personal development plan; and having dedicated allocated time for personal development and regular formal supervision by a Practice Assessor supplied by the Trust.

You will enhance and develop their practice to become an autonomous practitioner with graded exposed to work of a more complex nature. You will be provided with the support of a Practice Assessor and will receive enhanced supervisory support from other senior colleagues including an identified experienced Social Worker, the Advanced Social Work Practitioner or Team lead.

On appointment, you will be auto-enrolled in the SWLA and aligned to the appropriate British Association of Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework. The relevant SWLA stage (i.e. stage 1 (ASYE), 2 (Social Worker) or 3 (Advanced Social Worker) will also be agreed taking all prior Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and relevant experience into consideration. You will be required to take responsibility for their own Continuous Professional Development.

Job description Job responsibilities If you are in your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment, you will be supported by the Trust to develop skills, knowledge and professional confidence in line with the national ASYE requirements and reflecting the PCF standards (Professional Capabilities Framework). This includes having a protected workload spanning community and Hospital/inpatient working during the first year of employment; having a personal development plan; and having dedicated allocated time for personal development and regular formal supervision by a Practice Assessor supplied by the Trust. You will enhance and develop their practice to become an autonomous practitioner with graded exposed to work of a more complex nature. You will be provided with the support of a Practice Assessor and will receive enhanced supervisory support from other senior colleagues including an identified experienced Social Worker, the Advanced Social Work Practitioner or Team lead. On appointment, you will be auto-enrolled in the SWLA and aligned to the appropriate British Association of Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework. The relevant SWLA stage (i.e. stage 1 (ASYE), 2 (Social Worker) or 3 (Advanced Social Worker) will also be agreed taking all prior Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and relevant experience into consideration. You will be required to take responsibility for their own Continuous Professional Development.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Professional Social Work qualification, DipSW, CQSW, CSS, BA, MA or Foreign qualification where certified by the Professional Social Work regulatory body
• Ensuring current registration with the Professional Social Work regulatory body at all times
• A commitment to on-going personal and professional development
• To undergo appropriate training to achieve Assessed Year in Practice (ASYE)
• Good keyboard / IT skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email and PowerPoint
• A clear understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with Adults and older Adults with mental health needs and their carers

Desirable

• Experience of social work in other user groups/settings i.e. Children and Families, Learning Disability, Mental Health.

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Professional Social Work qualification, DipSW, CQSW, CSS, BA, MA or Foreign qualification where certified by the Professional Social Work regulatory body Ensuring current registration with the Professional Social Work regulatory body at all times A commitment to on-going personal and professional development To undergo appropriate training to achieve Assessed Year in Practice (ASYE) Good keyboard / IT skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email and PowerPoint A clear understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice Experience Essential Experience of working with Adults and older Adults with mental health needs and their carers Desirable Experience of social work in other user groups/settings i.e. Children and Families, Learning Disability, Mental Health.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Park House

12 Park Road

Cannock

WS11 1JN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Park House

12 Park Road

Cannock

WS11 1JN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

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 successful applicant to complete 40 hours per week.

This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career as a valued member of a supportive team.

Purpose of the role

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.

Cygnet Hospital Forestwood:

Cygnet Hospital Forestwood provides a range of acute and low secure mental health services for young people aged 13-18 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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.

Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 160 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£34,280 to £34,280 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VPF21C71A5

Job locations

Bury

BL8 2BS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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 successful applicant to complete 40 hours per week.

This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career as a valued member of a supportive team.

Purpose of the role

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.

Cygnet Hospital Forestwood:

Cygnet Hospital Forestwood provides a range of acute and low secure mental health services for young people aged 13-18 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.

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

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? Well offer you

• Salary of £34,280 per year
• 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.

Click the button to apply

Job description Job responsibilities Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.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 successful applicant to complete 40 hours per week.This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career as a valued member of a supportive team.Purpose of the roleThe 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.Cygnet Hospital Forestwood:Cygnet Hospital Forestwood provides a range of acute and low secure mental health services for young people aged 13-18 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.At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional 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!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 professionalsPerson 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 skillsDesirable: 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? Well offer you Salary of £34,280 per year 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 checksReady to make a positive change? Please click on the apply now link belowWhat next?If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply

Person Specification

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Bury

BL8 2BS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Bury

BL8 2BS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for a confident, compassionate & committed Social Worker to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Sheffield on our Low Secure Adult ward.

Joining us on a full time, 40 hour per week basis, you will work across 5 days.

This an excellent opportunity to progress your career as a valued member of a supportive team.

Purpose of the role

The 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.

Cygnet Hospital Sheffield:

Cygnet Hospital Sheffield offers general adolescent and intensive support CAMHS services for male and female adolescents over three distinct wards.

Spencer Ward:

Spencer Ward at Cygnet Hospital Sheffield is a 15 bed in patient service providing assessment and treatment for women with mental disorders. Treatment is aimed at identification and management of needs rather than just a particular diagnosis.

Main duties of the job

Job Summary:

• To hold a caseload at site, managing all social care requirements for your allocated service users
• To work in collaboration with other members of the Multi-Disciplinary team and other associated community professionals to deliver a comprehensive and joined up plan for treatment and support of all service users
• To assist and support social work assistants with managerial and clinical supervision
• To ensure continued registration as a Social Worker under Social Work England ensuring continuous practise development and ensuring all relevant fees are paid

Key Responsibilities:

• To assist in ensuring the Companys policies and procedures are implemented and carried out within the Social Work department
• To hold and be responsible for managing a ward caseload, ensuring individual Service Users receive appropriate therapeutic care and support in accordance with their social care needs
• To assist with multi-disciplinary assessments of service users through referral to discharge
• To refer and support Service Users with assessment under the Care Act 2014 and for support under Section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983
• To support Family/Carers using appropriate assessments and to deliver advise, guidance and information; ensuring the Triangle of Care principles are used as appropriate at your service
• To attend all statutory and mandatory training as required

About us

Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.

Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 160 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job summary

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 Hospital Bierley.

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 Hospital Bierley

Cygnet Hospital Bierley provides a range of acute and low secure mental health services for men and women. The hospital is set across four wards offering single-sex male and female specialist mental health services.

All our services are provided under the umbrella of a recovery orientated approach and are reviewed through the CPA framework.

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

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

• To assist the Social Workers to ensure that the discipline meets all the identified needs of the service users and (where appropriate) their families.
• 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.

About us

Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.

Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 160 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.