Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £33,200 per year
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
Certificate of Sponsorship: Available
Closing Date: 11 June 2025
Job Summary
Cygnet Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Social Worker who is passionate about delivering outstanding care. As part of the Cygnet Hospital Sheffield team, you’ll be making a significant difference in the lives of individuals with mental health needs, autism, and learning disabilities. The role involves a 40-hour work week and offers excellent career prospects while being part of a supportive team that values the development of each individual.
About Cygnet Health Care
Established in 1988, Cygnet Health Care has become a leader in providing mental health and social care services across the UK. With a team of over 10,000 dedicated professionals, Cygnet operates 150 services, providing support to nearly 3,000 individuals in areas such as mental health, autism, and learning disabilities. The hospital’s approach combines expert care with a focus on rehabilitation, aiming to create lasting positive outcomes for its service users. Cygnet’s ethos is built on providing person-centered care, ensuring individuals regain independence and reintegrate into the community.
Role Responsibilities
As a Social Worker at Cygnet Hospital Sheffield, your role will involve a wide range of responsibilities aimed at maximizing positive outcomes for patients and service users. Your key duties will include:
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Collaborating with Service Users: Work directly with individuals, their families, and other stakeholders to support recovery processes, while ensuring service users understand their legal rights.
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Multi-disciplinary Teamwork: Actively participate in a multi-disciplinary team, collaborating with psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals to create and implement recovery plans.
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Safeguarding: Take an active role in safeguarding patients, ensuring their wellbeing and safety within the hospital setting.
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Report Writing and Documentation: Provide accurate written reports to the multidisciplinary team and ensure records are up-to-date, adhering to confidentiality and data protection standards.
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Community Integration: Support service users in accessing meaningful community activities and preparing for discharge through therapy, rehabilitation, and independent living skills.
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Mentoring and Supervision: Engage with junior staff members, supporting their development and ensuring the quality of care provided across all levels.
Your Day-to-Day
As a full-time Social Worker working 40 hours per week, your role will involve working Monday to Friday. You will:
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Lead on social care assessments for service users.
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Provide therapeutic support through partnership with patients, their families, and other professionals.
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Participate in meetings with local authorities, statutory bodies, and support agencies to ensure the most effective care strategies are in place for service users.
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Develop care plans and support the implementation of treatments in line with ethical guidelines and the hospital’s mission.
Who We’re Looking For
To be successful in this role, you should possess the following:
Essential Qualifications & Skills
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Registered Social Worker with Social Work England.
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A relevant Social Work qualification (e.g., Social Work Degree or equivalent).
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Experience in Mental Health: Experience or a strong passion for working in a mental health setting.
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Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, data protection, confidentiality, and equality & diversity issues.
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Strong communication skills with exceptional interpersonal abilities.
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Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care.
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Report Writing Skills: Strong literacy and attention to detail.
Desirable Attributes
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Additional training or experience in child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) or learning disabilities.
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Prior experience working in a secure hospital or a similar environment.
Why Cygnet?
When you join Cygnet Health Care, you’ll be part of a team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we offer:
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Competitive Salary: £33,200 per year, with opportunities for further career progression.
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Employee Benefits:
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Health Cash Plan for medical expenses.
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Enhanced maternity pay (8 weeks full pay, 18 weeks half pay).
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Free Life Assurance and eye tests.
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Discounts on travel, shopping, leisure, and fitness programs.
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Free GP support line available 24/7.
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Employee referral scheme to earn rewards for recommending future colleagues.
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Discounts on car leases, insurance, and gym memberships.
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Smart Health Toolkit, providing fitness programs, nutrition consultations, and health checks.
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Professional Development:
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Apprenticeship programs to help you enhance your qualifications and skills.
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Expert supervision and ongoing support to help you develop your career.
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We believe in making a difference in the lives of those we care for, but also in ensuring that our staff are supported both personally and professionally.
Cygnet Hospital Sheffield
Cygnet Hospital Sheffield is a low secure service for women and CAMHS services (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) for both male and female adolescents. The adult service provides women with comprehensive multi-disciplinary support, focusing on their rehabilitation, recovery, and community reintegration. The hospital prides itself on offering:
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Therapeutic care focused on independence.
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Family-focused support to ensure strong connections are maintained.
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Comprehensive discharge planning to ensure a smooth transition back into the community.
Additional Information
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This role requires a DBS check to ensure the safety of our service users. It is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
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Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications are welcomed from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK. All candidates will be considered on merit.
How to Apply
To make a positive change and contribute to improving the lives of those in care, apply now by submitting your CV to VickyLinstead@cygnethealth.co.uk or by clicking the “Apply Now” link below.
Why Work in Social Care with Cygnet?
Working as a Social Worker with Cygnet Health Care offers more than just a job. It provides the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in need, while being part of a supportive and rewarding environment. Cygnet not only focuses on the well-being of service users but also ensures that its staff members receive excellent benefits, career progression opportunities, and a healthy work-life balance.
If you’re looking for a career that provides fulfillment, growth, and the chance to work within an innovative healthcare provider, Cygnet Health Care is the place for you.