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Job Title: Part-Time Social Worker – Eating Disorder & Acute Mental Health Units
Salary: £41,463 pro rata
Hours: 22.5 hours per week (3 days)
Location: Bromley, Kent
Qualifications: Social Work England registration & 2 years post-qualification experience in mental health
Are you a qualified Social Worker with experience in adult mental health and a passion for supporting patients with complex needs?
Do you have experience working in multidisciplinary teams and a strong understanding of safeguarding practices?
If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Overview:
Compass Associates is working in partnership with a specialist mental health and rehabilitation facility in Kent to recruit a Part-Time Social Worker to join their Eating Disorder Unit (EDU). The successful candidate will provide one-to-one support for patients with complex eating disorders and will play a key role in safeguarding and patient welfare. The role also involves cross-working between the Eating Disorder Unit and the Acute Mental Health Ward, supporting male patients with complex social needs such as PIP claims and accommodation arrangements.
This role offers a great opportunity to work in a supportive, multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality care to individuals facing complex social and mental health challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide personalised social work support to patients in the Eating Disorder Unit (EDU).
- Attend MDT meetings and contribute to treatment plans.
- Conduct weekly ward rounds to ensure patient progress and support.
- Serve as the Safeguarding Lead, ensuring the welfare of patients is prioritised.
- Support male patients with complex social needs, including PIP claims and accommodation arrangements.
- Work across both the Eating Disorder Unit and Acute Ward to provide integrated, person-centred care.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to make decisions that lead to positive outcomes for patients.
Essential Requirements:
- Registered with Social Worke England with a degree in Social Work.
- Full completion of ASYE
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in mental health, with an emphasis on complex patient care.
- Experience working with patients diagnosed with eating disorders.
- Understanding of complex patient presentations and tailored dietary interventions is essential.
Contact Details:
To apply or for more information and an informal discussion about this position, please contact Georgia Arnold at 02393 877 357 or email [email protected].
Recommendations:
Compass Associates is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer a £200 John Lewis voucher for a successful recommendation following the completion of probation.
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