Elysium Healthcare

Lead Social Worker

The closing date is 11 May 2026

Job summary

This is a Lead Social Worker role at St Mary's Hospital in Warrington, which is part of Elysium Healthcare. The role involves managing a caseload of service users with mental health conditions, leading the social work team, and promoting adult safeguarding. The successful candidate will be supported with various training and development opportunities, and will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package.

Main duties of the job

As a Lead Social Worker, you will be responsible for managing and supporting a caseload of service users with mental health conditions. This will involve assessments, CPA reports, Mental Health Tribunals, Managers Hearings, and supervising junior staff members. You will lead and promote adult safeguarding, and empower recovery to encourage service users to engage in their care plans and achieve their goals. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team and will have access to regional support and various training and online courses to support your career development.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a leading provider of mental health, neurological, learning disabilities, and autism services in the UK, with over 90 services across England and Wales. The company is part of the Ramsay Health Care group, which has a global network extending across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people worldwide.

Details

Date posted

20 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£48,688 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1490788102

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Warrington

WA2 8DB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you a Lead Social Worker looking to join a company that values and recognises you? If so, join the team at St Mary's Hospital in Warrington, specialised services for people with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI), progressive neurological conditions, Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and Deaf Mental Health problems.

Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will manage and support a caseload of up to service users with mental health conditions. You will be responsible for assessments, CPA reports, Mental Health Tribunals, Managers Hearings and will be requested to supervise junior staff members.    As a manager of the team, you will lead and promote adult safeguarding and will empower recovery to encourage service users to engage in their care plans and achieve their goals.  Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be supported regionally and will have access to a variety of training and online courses to support your career development and growth.  As a Social Worker you will be:

  • Supporting the social work team to take the lead on adult safeguarding.
  • Deputising for Lead social worker in quality assurance meetings.
  • Supporting the social work team to deliver Safeguarding induction and update training across the Hospital.
  • Leading the multidisciplinary teams on non-medical mental capacity issues and best interest decisions.
  • Delivering quality supervision and appraisal to junior and senior social workers in the Team.
  • Liaising with external agencies to enable them to fulfil their statutory duties, for example: MAPPA, Local Authority Social Services, CMHT, FIND, FOLS, Police and Probation.
  • Supporting carers and families of detained patients

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

  • A Social Work qualification
  • Registration with Social Work England.
  • Have a good working knowledge of the relevant legislation
  • Have at least 3-4 years’ experience of working in a similar environment

 

Where you will be working

Location: St Mary’s Hospital, Floyd Drive, Warrington, Greater Manchester, WA2 8DB 

St Mary’s provides specialised services for people with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI), progressive neurological conditions, Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and Deaf Mental Health problems, with a layout enables you to deliver care within a low stimulus, spacious environment.  

You will work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to ensure those in care are supported to make decisions and access the community.  Skills are taught and support given to promote recovery and develop confidence in order for them to live a more independent life. 

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 £48,688
  • 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/subsidised meals and onsite/local 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 90 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 

 

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you a Lead Social Worker looking to join a company that values and recognises you? If so, join the team at St Mary's Hospital in Warrington, specialised services for people with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI), progressive neurological conditions, Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and Deaf Mental Health problems.

Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will manage and support a caseload of up to service users with mental health conditions. You will be responsible for assessments, CPA reports, Mental Health Tribunals, Managers Hearings and will be requested to supervise junior staff members.    As a manager of the team, you will lead and promote adult safeguarding and will empower recovery to encourage service users to engage in their care plans and achieve their goals.  Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be supported regionally and will have access to a variety of training and online courses to support your career development and growth.  As a Social Worker you will be:

  • Supporting the social work team to take the lead on adult safeguarding.
  • Deputising for Lead social worker in quality assurance meetings.
  • Supporting the social work team to deliver Safeguarding induction and update training across the Hospital.
  • Leading the multidisciplinary teams on non-medical mental capacity issues and best interest decisions.
  • Delivering quality supervision and appraisal to junior and senior social workers in the Team.
  • Liaising with external agencies to enable them to fulfil their statutory duties, for example: MAPPA, Local Authority Social Services, CMHT, FIND, FOLS, Police and Probation.
  • Supporting carers and families of detained patients

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

  • A Social Work qualification
  • Registration with Social Work England.
  • Have a good working knowledge of the relevant legislation
  • Have at least 3-4 years’ experience of working in a similar environment

 

Where you will be working

Location: St Mary’s Hospital, Floyd Drive, Warrington, Greater Manchester, WA2 8DB 

St Mary’s provides specialised services for people with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI), progressive neurological conditions, Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and Deaf Mental Health problems, with a layout enables you to deliver care within a low stimulus, spacious environment.  

You will work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to ensure those in care are supported to make decisions and access the community.  Skills are taught and support given to promote recovery and develop confidence in order for them to live a more independent life. 

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 £48,688
  • 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/subsidised meals and onsite/local 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 90 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

  • A Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England. Relevant experience of at least 3-4 years in a similar environment and good working knowledge of the relevant legislation.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England. Relevant experience of at least 3-4 years in a similar environment and good working knowledge of the relevant legislation.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Warrington

WA2 8DB


Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Warrington

WA2 8DB


Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Elysium Healthcare

recruitment@elysiumhealthcare.co.uk

Details

Date posted

20 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£48,688 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1490788102

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Warrington

WA2 8DB


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