Lead Social Worker

Job summary

Are you a Lead Social Worker looking to join a company that values and recognises you? If so, join the team at Crossley Place in Prescot, a specialist apartment-based model of care for women with complex mental health needs and help people in their recovery journey to develop new skills and build a brighter future. Working 15 hours per week alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will manage and support a caseload of up to service users with mental health conditions. You will be responsible for assessments, CPA reports, Mental Health Tribunals, Managers Hearings and will be requested to supervise junior staff members. As a manager of the team, you will lead and promote adult safeguarding and will empower recovery to encourage service users to engage in their care plans and achieve their goals. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be supported regionally and will have access to a variety of training and online courses to support your career development and growth.

Main duties of the job

The role involves managing and supporting a caseload of service users with mental health conditions. Responsibilities include overseeing assessments, CPA reports, and participating in Mental Health Tribunals and Managers Hearings. The position requires leadership in adult safeguarding and promoting recovery to encourage patient engagement in care plans. The Lead Social Worker will support the social work team, supervise junior staff, and liaise with external agencies. Candidates should have a Social Work qualification, registration with Social Work England, knowledge of relevant legislation and at least 3-4 years of experience in a similar setting.

About us

Elysium Healthcare operates with over 8,000 employees and provides a wide range of services across 90 locations in England and Wales, including Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education sectors. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global entity with operations in 10 countries and more than 86,000 employees. Elysium follows safer recruitment protocols and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. It offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career development and enjoys a supportive work environment and culture.

Details

• Date posted: 03 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £18,762 to £46,904 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1523293764
• Job locations: Elysium Healthcare, Prescot, L35 6NE, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Are you a Lead Social Worker looking to join a company that values and recognises you? If so, join the team at Crossley Place in Prescot, a specialist apartment-based model of care for women with complex mental health needs and help people in their recovery journey to develop new skills and build a brighter future.

Working 15 hours per week alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will manage and support a caseload of up to service users with mental health conditions. You will be responsible for assessments, CPA reports, Mental Health Tribunals, Managers Hearings and will be requested to supervise junior staff members. As a manager of the team, you will lead and promote adult safeguarding and will empower recovery to encourage service users to engage in their care plans and achieve their goals. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be supported regionally and will have access to a variety of training and online courses to support your career development and growth. As a Social Worker you will be:

• Supporting the social work team to take the lead on adult safeguarding.
• Deputising for Lead social worker in quality assurance meetings.
• Supporting the social work team to deliver Safeguarding induction and update training across the Hospital.
• Leading the multidisciplinary teams on non-medical mental capacity issues and best interest decisions.
• Delivering quality supervision and appraisal to junior and senior social workers in the Team.
• Liaising with external agencies to enable them to fulfil their statutory duties, for example: MAPPA, Local Authority Social Services, CMHT, FIND, FOLS, Police and Probation.
• Supporting carers and families of detained patients

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• A Social Work qualification
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Have a good working knowledge of the relevant legislation
• Have at least 3-4 years’ experience of working in a similar environment

Where you will be working

Address: Crossley Place, Mill Lane, Prescot, L35 6NE

Join Crossley Place, a specialist apartment-based model of care for women with complex mental health needs. The service offers a positive alternative to conventional hospital settings working with the principles of least restrictive practice and positive behavioural care plans.

The single apartment model and clinical approach places the patient at the heart of all we do and has a real influence on how their care and treatment is driven. You will be making a real difference supporting women with mental health needs live more fulfilling lives.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £46,904 Pro Rota £18,762
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure