Location: Walton on the Hill, Surrey (Sturt House)
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Salary: £23,800 per annum (Pro-rata)
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 10 June 2025
Employer: Elysium Healthcare
📌 Job Reference: 1280858052
💼 Make a Real Difference — One Life at a Time
Are you a compassionate and experienced Social Worker looking for a flexible, part-time role where you can positively impact lives? Join the dedicated team at Sturt House, part of the Elysium Healthcare network, and help some of the most vulnerable people in our society achieve meaningful, long-term recovery.
This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team where your professional voice is valued, your development is supported, and your work helps shape brighter futures for adults facing mental health challenges.
🛑 Please note: This role requires current registration with Social Work England and is not suitable for newly qualified social workers without relevant experience.
🏥 About the Role
As a Part-time Social Worker at Sturt House, you’ll work 22.5 hours a week as a core member of the care team, supporting adult male service users in a specialist mental health rehabilitation setting. You will work alongside nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, and care staff to create recovery-focused pathways tailored to individual needs.
Your responsibilities will include:
Conducting comprehensive social care assessments and risk assessments.
Facilitating and coordinating group activities to support personal development.
Participating in ICR (Integrated Care Review) meetings, contributing to care planning and decision-making.
Collaborating with home authorities during admission and discharge planning, ensuring continuity of care.
Managing a complex caseload, balancing therapeutic goals with safeguarding requirements.
Referring to Local Authorities and ensuring compliance with safeguarding protocols.
Supporting service users with access to housing, benefits, advocacy services, and other community-based resources.
Educating internal teams about safeguarding responsibilities, legislation, and care coordination best practices.
Taking part in supervisions, team meetings, and clinical governance activities.
Leading or supporting internal investigations related to safeguarding or service delivery concerns.
🧠 About Sturt House
Located in the tranquil surroundings of Walton on the Hill, Sturt House is a purpose-built, rehabilitation-focused mental health service for men aged 18 and above. The service is committed to least-restrictive, person-centered care that empowers individuals to reclaim autonomy and reintegrate into the community.
Service users are actively involved in the planning and review of their care, with staff supporting their journey toward recovery, independence, and improved quality of life.
👥 About You
To thrive in this role, you’ll need:
📜 A Social Work degree (BA, BSc, MA, CQSW or DipSW)
✅ Registration with Social Work England
🧠 Experience working in a mental health setting, preferably within the NHS or private sector
💬 Strong written and verbal communication skills
🧩 The ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
🗂️ Strong organizational skills and experience managing a complex caseload
🧘 Emotional resilience and a genuine commitment to mental health advocacy and recovery
💡 Desirable Skills & Experience
While not essential, the following are advantageous:
Prior experience in forensic, rehabilitation, or acute mental health services
Familiarity with legislation such as the Mental Health Act, Care Act, and Mental Capacity Act
Confidence in presenting assessments or reports in review meetings or tribunals
Training in safeguarding, advocacy, substance misuse, or trauma-informed care
🎁 What You’ll Receive
Working with Elysium Healthcare means being part of an organization that invests in you—personally and professionally. Our benefits include:
💷 Annual salary of £23,800 (Pro-rata)
🌴 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), plus your birthday off
🍽️ Free meals on duty and free parking on-site
🧘♀️ Access to wellbeing support programs and activities
🎓 Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
🏦 Pension contributions to help secure your future
🍼 Enhanced Maternity Package for peace of mind
🛍️ Retail discounts, lifestyle perks, and access to an employee benefits portal
❤️ Life Assurance for added security
🌐 About Elysium Healthcare
Elysium Healthcare is one of the UK’s leading providers of specialist care in mental health, neurological rehabilitation, learning disabilities, autism, and child and adolescent services. We operate over 90 services across England and Wales and employ more than 8,000 dedicated staff.
We are part of Ramsay Health Care, a global healthcare leader operating across 10 countries with over 86,000 employees worldwide. This gives our team access to a broad professional network, strong infrastructure, and international development opportunities.
At Elysium, we are committed to inclusive recruitment and promoting the welfare of all service users. We are a Disability Confident employer and follow safer recruitment standards.
🔒 Pre-Employment Requirements
📋 This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
You must have current UK registration with Social Work England
All candidates must understand their role in promoting and safeguarding the wellbeing of service users
📍 Work Location
Sturt House
Sturt’s Lane
Walton on the Hill
Surrey, KT20 7RQ
📩 Ready to Apply?
If you’re passionate about making a difference in mental health care and looking for a flexible, supportive role that works around your life, we’d love to hear from you.
👉 Apply Now at Elysium Healthcare Careers
For further information, contact:
📧 Recruitment Team – recruitment@elysiumhealthcare.co.uk
