# Social Worker Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Elysium Healthcare. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/social-worker-assistant/b0c2d25f-3cc7-435a-852b-920d7e9f31b1 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/social-worker-assistant/b0c2d25f-3cc7-435a-852b-920d7e9f31b1.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Elysium Healthcare - **Town:** Borehamwood - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Salary:** £25,350 a year - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-08-31T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-21T19:02:24.712Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0132-26-1582?employerCode=E0132 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1528806618&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier ## Job Content ### Job summary Are you looking to step into the world of social care where helping some of the most vulnerable people in society is your passion? Then join Jacobs Neurological Centre in Sawbridgeworth as a Social Worker Assistant. Working 37.5 hours a week, you will join the team at Jacobs Neurological Centre, a purpose-built neurological centre for men and women over the age of 18 years, who have an acquired brain injury). Reporting to a Registered Social Worker, you will liaise with service users families/significant others as you gather information to assist in carrying out assessments and social circumstances reports to support service users to identify the best outcomes for their health and wellbeing. From supporting service users health progression to promoting their independence, you will correspond and liaise with external agencies to facilitate and progress arrangements to meet service users set outcomes. You will be responsible for accompanying service users on community leave and will support them in understanding and managing th ### Main duties of the job You will be responsible for a variety of tasks including carrying out assessments with service users, corresponding and liaising with external agencies, and assisting in managing personal budgeting and financial arrangements of the service users. You will report to a Registered Social Worker and aid in promoting Adult safeguarding throughout the service. Training opportunities available at Elysium Healthcare can support career growth. The role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, computer literacy, and administrative skills. Some knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983/Care Act 2014 is necessary, along with resilience to cope with difficult situations. The role is temporary and offers an annual salary of £25,350. ### About us Elysium Healthcare provides services across various sectors like Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and more. With over 8,000 employees and a network of more than 80 services across England and Wales, Elysium Healthcare offers numerous opportunities for growth and career advancement. As part of Ramsay Health Care, a global provider with over 86,000 staff in 10 countries, Elysium follows a unique and inclusive approach to delivering care. The organization is committed to safer recruitment and is a Disability Confident employer, ensuring an inclusive and accessible hiring process while promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. ### Details - Date posted: 21 July 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £25,350 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: 1528806618 - Job locations: Elysium Healthcare, Hertfordshire, CM21 0HH, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Are you looking to step into the world of social care where helping some of the most vulnerable people in society is your passion? Then join Jacobs Neurological Centre in Sawbridgeworth as a Social Worker Assistant. Working 37.5 hours a week, you will join the team at Jacobs Neurological Centre, a purpose-built neurological centre for men and women over the age of 18 years, who have an acquired brain injury). Reporting to a Registered Social Worker, you will liaise with service users families/significant others as you gather information to assist in carrying out assessments and social circumstances reports to support service users to identify the best outcomes for their health and wellbeing. From supporting service users health progression to promoting their independence, you will correspond and liaise with external agencies to facilitate and progress arrangements to meet service users set outcomes. You will be responsible for accompanying service users on community leave and will support them in understanding and managing their personal budgeting and financial arrangements. As a Social Worker Assistant, you will promote Adult safeguarding throughout the service, this will see you refer any safeguarding issues to a Social Worker/TDT and the Adult Safeguarding Team. At Elysium a range of training opportunities are available that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations. As a Social Worker Assistant you will be: - Carrying out assessments with service users as directed identifying the best and most appropriate outcomes for the individual - Corresponding and liaising with external agencies at the request of and on behalf of service users, to facilitate and progress arrangements to meet their individual outcomes (e.g. Housing, Health) - Assisting service users in understanding and managing their personal budgeting and financial arrangements - Having a understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983/Care Act 2014 - Maintaining timely and accurate records on relevant systems - To aid and support the Social Worker role as required - Community Meeting support - Assist with the gathering of information for Social Circumstances reports and social work assessments. - Complete and Maintain Visitor Records/Paperwork - Cover meetings/telephone calls/patient interviews when Social Worker is not available. To be successful in this role, you'll need: - To have an understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983/Care Act 2014 - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - An understanding of the needs of different client groups - The ability to work in a team and also use your own initiative - Resilience, to cope with difficult situations - Computer literacy and administrative skills Where you will be working: Location: Gardens Neurological Centre and Jacobs Neurological Centre have a combined total of 132 beds on the same site in Sawbridgeworth (CM21 0HH), which is on the Hertfordshire and Essex border within easy travelling distance of London and Cambridge. The two Centres deliver specialist 24-hour nursing and therapy services for people with complex long-term neurological conditions, and brain or spinal injuries who require ongoing support and assistance to maximise functional ability. Recovery is assisted wherever possible, with emphasis placed on maximising each individual's abilities, comfort and quality of life. Each service has communal lounges, dining rooms, and all bedrooms have en-suite facilities with over 95% on single occupancy. All rooms are adapted to each resident's requirements according to their assessments and needs. 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 £25,350 - 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 meals and onsite 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 80 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 ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - To have an understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983/Care Act 2014. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. An understanding of the needs of different client groups. Ability to work in a team and use own initiative. Resilience to cope with difficult situations. Computer literacy and administrative skills. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.