Social Worker
- Cygnet Hospital Sheffield, Cygnet Hospital Sheffield, S2 3PX
- £31,953 per year
- Allied Health and Psychology
- Full time
- Closes 5 Dec 2026
- Cygnet Hospital Sheffield, Cygnet Hospital Sheffield, S2 3PX
- £31,953 per year
- Closes 5 Dec 2026
- Full time
- Allied Health and Psychology
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.
We are looking for a confident, compassionate & committed Social Worker to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Sheffield on our Low Secure Adult ward.
Joining us on a full time, 40 hour per week basis, you will work across 5 days.
This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career as a valued member of a supportive team.
Purpose of the role
The Inpatient Social Worker provides specialist psychosocial assessment, safeguarding leadership, and systemic support to young people admitted to the inpatient unit.
The post holder acts as a key link between the ward and external agencies, supporting safe discharge planning and promoting the welfare of young people in line with statutory responsibilities.
Cygnet Hospital Sheffield:
Cygnet Hospital Sheffield offers general adolescent and intensive support CAMHS services for male and female adolescents over three distinct wards.
Spencer Ward:
Spencer Ward at Cygnet Hospital Sheffield is a 15 bed inpatient service providing assessment and treatment for women with mental disorders. Treatment is aimed at identification and management of needs rather than just a particular diagnosis.
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.
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.
So if you’re passionate about what you do, we want to talk to you!
Job Summary:
- To hold a caseload at site, managing all social care requirements for your allocated service users
- To work in collaboration with other members of the Multi-Disciplinary team and other associated community professionals to deliver a comprehensive and joined up plan for treatment and support of all service users
- To assist and support social work assistants with managerial and clinical supervision
- To ensure continued registration as a Social Worker under Social Work England – ensuring continuous practice development and ensuring all relevant fees are paid
Key Responsibilities:
- To assist in ensuring the Company’s policies and procedures are implemented and carried out within the Social Work department
- To hold and be responsible for managing a ward caseload, ensuring individual Service Users receive appropriate therapeutic care and support in accordance with their social care needs, including those service users who may have committed serious offences such as homicide, arson, violent or sexual assaults against adults and children
- To assist with multi-disciplinary assessments of service users through referral to discharge
- To refer and support Service Users with assessment under the Care Act 2014 and for support under Section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983
- To support Family/Carers using appropriate assessments and to deliver advice, guidance and information; ensuring the Triangle of Care principles are used as appropriate at your service
- To attend all statutory and mandatory training as required
You are…
- A Registered Social Worker with Social Work England
- A relevant Social Work qualification
- Experienced in working within a mental health setting, or passionate about working in this field
- Knowledgeable of safeguarding, health & safety, data protection, confidentiality issues & equality & diversity
- An excellent communicator with exceptional interpersonal skills
- Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Skilled in report writing with excellent literacy skills and attention to detail
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
- Salary of £33,200 per year
- An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
- Expert supervision & support
- Free Health Cash plan
- Enhanced maternity pay: 8 weeks full Pay, 18 weeks half Pay (Inclusive of SMP) followed by 13 weeks SMP.
- 24 hours free GP support line
- Free life assurance cover
- Free eye tests
- Car lease discounts
- Discounted gym membership
- Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover
- Pension scheme
- Employee NHS discount savings & “Cycle to Work” scheme
- Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
What next?
If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.
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Founded in 1988, Cygnet is a leading UK provider of specialist mental health services, learning disability services, autism support and social care.
With services across the UK, Cygnet supports thousands of people every day through a wide range of inpatient and community-based services designed to help people achieve better outcomes and live healthier, more independent lives.
Our teams work across hospitals, residential services and supported living environments, supporting young people and adults with complex mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries and eating disorders. Every service is centred around providing safe, compassionate and person-focused care.
At Cygnet, we believe that everybody deserves the opportunity to live a life that feels meaningful, fulfilling and hopeful. That means creating environments where people feel supported, respected and empowered to make progress at their own pace.
Support looks different for every individual. For some people, it may involve helping them regain confidence and independence following a period of mental ill health. For others, it may mean providing specialist support around communication, daily living skills or emotional wellbeing. Whatever the journey looks like, our focus is always on helping people move towards a more positive future.
Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, they help people achieve milestones that can have a lasting impact — whether that’s building trust, developing new skills, reconnecting with loved ones or taking steps towards greater independence.
Because of this, working at Cygnet is about far more than delivering care. It’s about building genuine relationships, creating opportunities for recovery and helping people realise their potential.
Many of our roles don’t need previous experience in healthcare or social care. What matters most is sharing our values (Care, Respect, Empower, Trust and Integrity) and a genuine desire to support others. In return, Cygnet provides comprehensive training, ongoing development and clear opportunities to build a rewarding long-term career.
For many colleagues, the most rewarding part of the role is knowing they’ve made a meaningful difference to somebody’s life.
At Cygnet, those moments matter every single day.