Social Worker Assistant

Company: Cygnet
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Location: Bury St Edmunds
Job Description:

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

Cygnet have been providing a national network of high quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.

With us, you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

We are looking for a confident, compassionate & committed Social Worker Assistant to join our team at Cygnet Bury Dunes. This role will be a full time, 40 hours per week.

It’s an excellent opportunity to progress your career as a valued member of a supportive team.

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

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

You’ll 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.

Cygnet Bury Dunes

Cygnet Bury Dunes provides a wide range of inpatient mental health services for men and women including specialist deaf services and emergency admission services.

Key Responsibilities

Your day-to-day…

  • Work in partnership with service users, families & other stakeholders
  • Contribute to the provision of high-quality care for patients
  • Forge links & maintain contact with other statutory agencies
  • Lead on the social care needs of patients
  • Ensure that patients & their families/carers are aware of their legal rights
  • Ensure safeguarding in multidisciplinary teams & provide reports for MDTs & others.

You are…

  • Experienced in working within a mental health setting, or passionate about this field
  • Knowledgeable of safeguarding, H&S, data protection, confidentiality, equality & diversity
  • An excellent communicator with exceptional interpersonal, IT & telephone skills
  • Aware of the Mental Health Act
  • Skilled in report writing with excellent literacy skills & attention to detail.

We will offer:

  • Strong career progression opportunities, including into management roles
  • Monthly reflective practice, expert supervision & peer support
  • Employee referral scheme
  • Pension scheme
  • Cycle to Work scheme & employee discount savings.

Please note, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

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Posted: July 10th, 2026