Social Worker

Job summary

As a Social Worker, you can be the reason why lives change for the better, helping some of the most vulnerable people gain a brighter future. With previous experience from the NHS or private care, you can join the multidisciplinary team at Rhodes Wood Hospital, in Hatfield, a specialist Inpatient Eating Disorder service for children and young people aged 8-18 years where you will provide a strong emphasis on teamwork. As a Social Worker you will manage a complex caseload and be responsible for social care assessments, risk assessments, facilitate group activities, and will contribute to ICR meetings, supporting service users to make viable plans for their future. You report to the Safeguarding Lead and will manage internal investigations and liaise with home authorities for service users during their admission and discharging process, while enjoying access to a range of training opportunities that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations.

Main duties of the job

As a Social Worker, you have the opportunity to change lives for the better by helping vulnerable people achieve a brighter future. With experience from the NHS or private care, you can join the multidisciplinary team at Rhodes Wood Hospital in Hatfield. This is a specialist Inpatient Eating Disorder service for children and young people aged 8-18 years, focusing on teamwork. You will manage a complex caseload, assess social care, conduct risk assessments, and facilitate group activities, contributing to ICR meetings. Your role includes managing internal investigations, liaising with home authorities during admissions and discharges, and enjoying training opportunities.

About us

Elysium Healthcare has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to care delivery. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales, covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for growth and movement. Elysium is part of Ramsay Health Care, which has a global network across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. The company focuses on inclusive recruitment and is committed to safeguarding the welfare of service users, and all employees are subject to a DBS disclosure. Elysium provides a wide range of support and career opportunities.

Details

• Date posted: 16 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £40,000 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1526964117
• Job locations: Elysium Healthcare, Hertfordshire, AL9 6NN, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

As a Social Worker, you can be the reason why lives change for the better, helping some of the most vulnerable people gain a brighter future.

With previous experience from the NHS or private care, you can join the multidisciplinary team at Rhodes Wood Hospital, in Hatfield, a specialist Inpatient Eating Disorder service for children and young people aged 8-18 years where you will provide a strong emphasis on teamwork.

As a Social Worker you will manage a complex caseload and be responsible for social care assessments, risk assessments, facilitate group activities, and will contribute to ICR meetings, supporting service users to make viable plans for their future.

You report to the Safeguarding Lead and will manage internal investigations and liaise with home authorities for service users during their admission and discharging process, while enjoying access to a range of training opportunities that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations.

A career at Elysium is one that you can take pride in, knowing that you will be instrumental in helping people to lead a full and valued life, enabling them to live more independently. It’s what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

As a Social Worker you will be:

• Referrals to LADO and Local Authority in line with safeguarding and assessments
• Educating Hospital staff about relevant safeguarding matters.
• Completing a full annual social care reassessment within the CPA format.
• Facilitating access to welfare rights, housing, advocacy services and associated support services
• Participating in 1:1 supervision

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

• A Social Work degree
• Experience within similar environment
• Experience with working with vulnerable adults

Where you will be working

Location: Rhodes Wood Hospital. Shepherds Way, Hatfield AL9 6NN

You will be working at Rhodes Wood Hospital, a specialist Inpatient Eating Disorder service for children and young people aged 8-18 years.

Situated in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. All children and young people have their own en-suite bedrooms. The services emphasise not only the mental wellbeing of young people but also their educational, emotional and physical 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 £40,000
• 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

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