Social Worker

Description:

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