Supportive Bridge Limited is recruiting on behalf of Elysium Healthcare for a Lead Social Worker to join Victoria Gardens in Huyton, Liverpool, UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to lead a dedicated social work team within a specialist mental health rehabilitation service. You'll work closely with a multidisciplinary team to support individuals with complex mental health needs, promote recovery, and ensure the highest standards of safeguarding and social care.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support the social work team in delivering high-quality care.
Promote and oversee adult safeguarding across the service.
Complete assessments, CPA reports, Mental Health Tribunals, and Managers' Hearings.
Supervise, mentor, and appraise junior and senior social workers.
Lead on mental capacity assessments and best interest decisions.
Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals and external agencies.
Support service users, carers, and families throughout the recovery journey.
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and best practice.

Requirements

Qualified Social Worker.
Registration with Social Work England.
Strong knowledge of relevant mental health and safeguarding legislation.
Minimum of 3–4 years' experience in a similar role.
Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
Commitment to delivering person-centred, recovery-focused care.

Benefits

Annual salary of £46,904
33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
Birthday off with the option to purchase additional leave
Career development and training opportunities
Employee rewards and wellbeing platform
Blue Light Card discounts
Life Assurance
Pension scheme
24/7 GP service and financial wellbeing support
Enhanced maternity benefits
Free/subsidised meals
Free onsite parking

Location: Huyton, Liverpool, UK

Sponsorship: Not Available