Senior Social Worker

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Warrington
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£42,372 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

Caseload Management Social Care Assessments Risk Assessment Discharge Planning Multi-disciplinary Teamwork Report Writing Mental Health Legislation Knowledge Safeguarding

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior Social Worker

Join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] at St Mary's Hospital in Warrington as a Senior Social Worker and be part of changing lives for the better. This is a permanent, full-time position offering an annual salary of £42,372. The closing date for applications is 08 June 2026.

Job Summary

As a Senior Social Worker, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support people with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI), progressive neurological conditions, Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC), and Deaf Mental Health problems. You will manage a complex caseload, conduct social care assessments and risk assessments, and complete pre-admission for discharging service users. You will support and guide junior team members.

Main Duties of the Job

  • Liaising with home authorities (Health, SSD, Probation) at admission and discharge stage
  • Collaborating with home authorities, service users, and families in decision making and care planning
  • Maintaining electronic/integrated records and completing administrative procedures
  • Preparing reports for Mental Health Review Tribunals, appeals to MH Act Independent Hospital Managers, and attending hearings
  • Facilitating access to welfare rights, housing, advocacy services, and associated support services

Requirements

  • CQSW or CSS or DipSW or Degree in Social Work
  • Relevant experience in a similar setting
  • To fully engage in Breakaway training and MVA training

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has over 8,000 employees and a distinct approach to care delivery, offering services across England and Wales in Mental Health, Neurological conditions, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education. Part of the global network [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] (over 86,000 employees in 10 countries), [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] offers vast opportunities for growth. They are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment and follow safer recruitment practices.

Location

St Mary's Hospital, Floyd Drive, Warrington, Greater Manchester, WA2 8DB. The hospital provides specialised services in a low stimulus, spacious environment with a multi-disciplinary team.

Benefits

  • Annual base salary of £42,372
  • 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus birthday off and option to buy additional leave
  • Career development and training
  • Access to Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate
  • Wellbeing support and activities
  • Blue Light Card discounts
  • Life Assurance
  • Stream – instant access to earned wages
  • 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion
  • Enhanced Maternity Package
  • Pension contribution
  • Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking

Additional Information

This post is subject to a DBS check. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For questions about the job, contact the Recruitment Team at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Employer website: elysiumhealthcare.co.uk

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