Social Worker

Scienceabode; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national provider of specialist health and social care services is seeking a committed Social Worker to join their multidisciplinary team in Thatcham. This role involves managing complex mental health cases, conducting assessments, and leading safeguarding processes. Candidates should have a degree in Social Work and relevant experience in mental health care. The role offers a salary of up to £35,000, 33 days of annual leave, and various benefits including free meals and training opportunities.

Benefits

Salary of up to £35,000 per annum

33 days annual leave plus birthday off

Free meals and onsite parking

Wellbeing support and initiatives

Structured career development

Pension contribution

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity package

Retail discounts and wellbeing offers

Qualifications

• Experience working in a mental health, forensic, secure or similar complex care environment.
• Experience supporting vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload of adults with mental health and associated social care needs.
• Complete social care assessments, risk assessments, and care planning.
• Lead on safeguarding processes and manage internal safeguarding investigations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Report writing

Multidisciplinary working

Safeguarding legislation

Complex case management

Education

Degree in Social Work

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

Job Title

Social Worker

Location

Berkshire – Thatcham

Salary

Up to £35,000 per annum

Contract Type

Permanent, Full Time

Sponsorship

Sponsorship is not available for this role

Role Overview

A specialist mental health provider is seeking a committed and experienced Social Worker to join a multidisciplinary team supporting adults with complex mental health needs within a secure and rehabilitation setting.

This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals by delivering high-quality social care interventions, safeguarding leadership, and discharge planning within a structured and supportive clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload of adults with mental health and associated social care needs
• Complete social care assessments, risk assessments and care planning
• Contribute to Care Programme Approach (CPA) and Integrated Care Review (ICR) meetings
• Lead on safeguarding processes, including referrals to LADO and Local Authorities
• Educate and support hospital staff on safeguarding and statutory responsibilities
• Undertake annual social care reassessments in line with CPA frameworks
• Facilitate access to welfare rights, housing, advocacy and community support services
• Support discharge planning and liaise with home authorities and external agencies
• Manage internal safeguarding investigations in line with policy and legislation
• Participate in regular supervision and professional development

Person Specification

• Degree in Social Work (or equivalent recognised qualification)
• Registration with Social Work England
• Experience working in a mental health, forensic, secure or similar complex care environment
• Experience supporting vulnerable adults
• Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and statutory responsibilities
• Excellent communication, report writing and multidisciplinary working skills
• Ability to manage complex casework and competing priorities

What's on Offer

• Salary of up to £35,000 per annum
• 33 days annual leave, plus your birthday off
• Free meals and onsite parking
• Wellbeing support and initiatives promoting work-life balance
• Structured career development and training opportunities
• Pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity package
• Additional benefits including retail discounts and wellbeing offers

About the Service

You will be based within a specialist mental health service that includes medium secure, low secure and rehabilitation units. The service provides a seamless internal care pathway, supporting individuals with complex mental health needs, personality disorders and histories of offending or placement breakdowns.

The multidisciplinary team delivers personalised assessment and treatment programmes, focusing on recovery, rehabilitation and long-term independence.

About the Organisation

The organisation is a leading national provider of specialist health and social care services across England and Wales, delivering care across mental health, neurological services, learning disabilities, autism, children and education settings. With a large network of services, the organisation offers genuine career progression within a stable and values-led environment.

Safer Recruitment

The organisation is committed to safer recruitment practices. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and robust safeguarding procedures. The employer is a Disability Confident organisation and is committed to inclusive, accessible recruitment.

Equal Opportunities

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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