Social Worker
- NHS
- Full Time
- Cullompton
- 39912.00 a year
Job Description
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 Woodmill, Cullompton, which has a strong emphasis on teamwork and where you will provide care for patients as they step down through their recovery. As a Social Worker you will manage a complex caseload and be responsible for social care assessments, risk assessments, facilitating group activities, and contributing to ICR meetings. You will support service users to make viable plans for their future. You will report to the Safeguarding Lead and will manage internal investigations and liaise with home authorities for service users during their admission and discharge process. You will also have access to a range of training opportunities to support your professional development. A career at Elysium is one you can take pride in, knowing that you will be instrumental in helping people lead a full and valued life, enabling them to live more independently. It is what delivering great healthcare should feel like.
Main duties of the job
As a Social Worker at Elysium Healthcare, your role is crucial in transforming lives for the better by supporting vulnerable individuals. You will join the multidisciplinary team at The Woodmill, Cullompton, a facility with a strong emphasis on teamwork. Your responsibilities include managing a complex caseload, conducting social care and risk assessments, facilitating group activities, and participating in ICR meetings. You will work closely with service users to support them in planning for their future and gaining independence. Reporting to the Safeguarding Lead, you will manage internal investigations and liaise with home authorities during the admission and discharge processes. Elysium Healthcare values professional development by providing access to a range of training opportunities. The role offers a rewarding career where you can take pride in contributing to the healthcare system, helping individuals lead fuller, more independent lives.
About us
Elysium Healthcare is a dedicated provider in the healthcare sector, boasting a workforce of over 8,000 employees. With more than 90 services spread across England and Wales, the company specializes in a variety of care areas including Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education. Elysium is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global entity with a presence in 10 countries and employing over 86,000 people worldwide. The organization believes in investing in its workforce through comprehensive benefits packages that support wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance. Elysium Healthcare is known for its safer recruitment practices and commitment to inclusive employment, promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Its diversity and dedication offer employees a platform for career growth and a meaningful impact on healthcare delivery.
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 Woodmill, Cullompton, which has a strong emphasis on teamwork and where you will provide care for patients as they step down through their recovery.
As a Social Worker you will manage a complex caseload and be responsible for social care assessments, risk assessments, facilitating group activities, and contributing to ICR meetings. You will support service users to make viable plans for their future.
You will report to the Safeguarding Lead and will manage internal investigations and liaise with home authorities for service users during their admission and discharge process. You will also have access to a range of training opportunities to support your professional development.
A career at Elysium is one you can take pride in, knowing that you will be instrumental in helping people lead a full and valued life, enabling them to live more independently. It is what delivering great healthcare should feel like.
As a Social Worker you will be:
- Lone working
- Work closely with other MDT members
- Write and complete statutory reports (CPA, MH) within specified timelines
- Work with families, creating a therapeutic and professional relationship beneficial to the patient
- Referring 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 will need:
- A Social Work degree
- Experience within a similar environment
- Experience working with vulnerable adults
Where you will be working:
Location: Exeter Road, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1EA
The Woodmill is an 18-bed unit that creates a pathway for patients to step down through their recovery. Ivy is a 6-bed admission area and Rose is a 12-bed rehabilitation area, with the option to flex within the 12-bed area to a four-bed section that can create a further step down with a separate entrance for patients progressing well and preparing for discharge to the community.
The aim of the service is to support women to improve their self-worth, build a better quality of life, and equip them with the skills needed for community living and increased independence.
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 £39,912
- 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 90 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 degree, Experience within a similar environment, Experience working with vulnerable adults
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
Cullompton
EX15 1EA
United Kingdom
