DESCRIPTION

Priory Hospital Roehampton is looking to recruit a Social Worker to join the team. This is a part time 16 hours role with the salary of £41,463 FTE.
Priory Hospital Roehampton, a registered hospital in London, is a welcoming and highly respected rehab facility, offering expert mental health and addiction treatment.
We support people facing a wide range of mental health challenges, providing specialist care for depression, anxiety and addictions. Our team offers tailored treatment for substance addictions, including alcohol, cocaine and heroin, as well as behavioural addictions like gambling. We also provide outpatient support for adults with eating disorders.
For young people, we have a dedicated young people’s mental health inpatient service across two specialist wards - Richmond Court and Kingston Court - where we provide expert care in a supportive environment. We also offer private autism assessments for children.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As a Social Worker you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.

• To provide expertise and leadership in Safeguarding.
• To bring clear focus on the rights of all service users and their families, including the ability to investigate, evaluate and learn from allegations to improve safety, dignity and compassion within the unit.
• To work as part of the Multi- disciplinary Team focusing on prevention, early intervention, building resilience and self-care, reducing and delaying dependency.
• To undertake assessments, care plans and where required Tribunal Report to determine eligibility and support the access to services under relevant social care framework.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
The ideal candidate will hold a degree-level Social Work qualification, be registered with Social Work England, and demonstrate detailed knowledge of current Mental Health and Safeguarding legislation, including the Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Care Act 2014. They will have expertise in multidisciplinary, recovery-focused practice, applying evidence-informed approaches and legal frameworks to protect and advance individuals’ rights while promoting autonomy and self-determination. Strong skills in critical reflection, risk management, partnership working, and positive use of authority are essential, alongside the ability to provide professional opinions and support collaborative, supportive team cultures. Experience in a similar setting or a willingness to learn is required.
For more information about the role, you can email SueRichardson@priorygroup.com

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Free on-site parking
• Supplemented meals
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuse