Job summary
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.
We are looking for a confident, compassionate & committed Social Worker Assistant to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Bierley.
This role will be full time, 40 hours per week.
This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career as a valued member of a supportive team.
Cygnet Hospital Bierley
Cygnet Hospital Bierley provides a range of acute and low secure mental health services for men and women. The hospital is set across four wards offering single-sex male and female specialist mental health services.
All our services are provided under the umbrella of a recovery orientated approach and are reviewed through the CPA framework.
Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for our clients it's a challenging, satisfying vocation.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
- To assist the Social Workers to ensure that the discipline meets all the identified needs of the service users and (where appropriate) their families.
- Work in partnership with service users, families & other stakeholders
- Contribute to the provision of high-quality care for patients
- Forge links & maintain contact with other statutory agencies
- Lead on the social care needs of patients
- Ensure that patients & their families/carers are aware of their legal rights
- Ensure safeguarding in multidisciplinary teams & provide reports for MDTs & others.
You are...
- Experienced in working within a mental health setting, or passionate about this field
- Knowledgeable of safeguarding, H&S, data protection, confidentiality, equality & diversity
- An excellent communicator with exceptional interpersonal, IT & telephone skills
- Aware of the Mental Health Act
- Skilled in report writing with excellent literacy skills & attention to detail.
About us
Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.
Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 160 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
Details
- Date posted: 09 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £28,120 to £28,120 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: VP2926AC53
- Job locations: Bradford, BD4 6AD, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
With us, youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.
Cygnet Hospital Bierley provides a range of acute and low secure mental health services for men and women.
The hospital is set across four wards offering single-sex male and female specialist mental health services. All our services are provided under the umbrella of a recovery orientated approach and are reviewed through the CPA framework.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.
Youll 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 youre passionate about what you do, we want to talk to you!
We will offer:
- Salary of £28,120 per year
- Strong career progression opportunities, including into management roles
- Monthly reflective practice, expert supervision & peer support
- Employee referral scheme
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme & employee discount savings.
Please note: Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
What next?
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This advert is for Social Work Assistant with Cygnet Health Care in Bradford, England. It is listed as a Assistant role. The advertised salary is £28,120 to £28,120 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 08 Nov 2026.
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