Introduction
Are you a Lead Social Worker looking to join a company that values and recognises you? If so, join the team at Crossley Place in Prescot, a specialist apartment‑based model of care for women with complex mental health needs and help people in their recovery journey to develop new skills and build a brighter future.
Working 15 hours per week alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will manage and support a caseload of up to service users with mental health conditions. You will be responsible for assessments, CPA reports, Mental Health Tribunals, Managers Hearings and will be requested to supervise junior staff members. As a manager of the team, you will lead and promote adult safeguarding and will empower recovery to encourage service users to engage in their care plans and achieve their goals. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be supported regionally and will have access to a variety of training and online courses to support your career development and growth.
Responsibilities
- Support the social work team to take the lead on adult safeguarding.
- Deputise for Lead social worker in quality assurance meetings.
- Support the social work team to deliver Safeguarding induction and update training across the Hospital.
- Lead the multidisciplinary teams on non‑medical mental capacity issues and best interest decisions.
- Deliver quality supervision and appraisal to junior and senior social workers in the Team.
- Liaise with external agencies to enable them to fulfil their statutory duties, for example: MAPPA, Local Authority Social Services, CMHT, FIND, FOLS, Police and Probation.
- Support carers and families of detained patients.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- A Social Work qualification
- Registration with Social Work England
- Good working knowledge of the relevant legislation
- At least 3–4 years’ experience of working in a similar environment
Location
Address: Crossley Place, Mill Lane, Prescot, L35 6NE
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 £46,904, Pro Rota £18,762
- 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
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.
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