Job summary
Priory Hospital Preston is looking to recruit a Social Worker to join the team. This is a part time role of 30 hours.
Based in Bartle, near Preston, Priory Hospital Preston is a 50-bedded mental health hospital, offering an extensive range of services, delivered across four wards. We can support adult males and females with acute mental health needs and eating disorders, and specialise in the management and treatment of these conditions.
Main duties of the job
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
- Free on-site parking
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
About us
Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.
All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.
Details
- Date posted: 02 April 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £32,676 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: 484706
- Job locations: Rosemary Lane, Bartle, Preston, PR4 0HB
Job responsibilities
You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients
- To provide expertise and leadership in Safeguarding.
- To bring clear focus on the rights of all service users and their families, including the ability to investigate, evaluate and learn from allegations to improve safety, dignity and compassion within the unit.
- To work as part of the Multi- disciplinary Team focusing on prevention, early intervention, building resilience and self-care, reducing and delaying dependency.
- To undertake assessments, care plans and where required Tribunal Report to determine eligibility and support the access to services under relevant social care framework.
You can find additional information in the attached job description
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The successful candidate will be a qualified Social Worker with a degree-level qualification in Social Work and registration with Social Work England. The ideal candidate will have a thorough knowledge of current Mental Health Legislation, including the Mental Health Act 1983 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005, as well as a solid understanding of safeguarding legislation, particularly the Care Act 2014. You will demonstrate a strong commitment to recovery-focused, multidisciplinary practice, emphasizing hope, control, and opportunity for those you support. A critical understanding of social work theories and intervention models is also essential for effectively working with individuals and their families.
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This advert is for Social Worker with Priory Healthcare in Manchester, North West, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £32,676 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Aug 2026.
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