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Welwyn Hatfield Social Care

Social WorkerNHS

Hertfordshire, AL9 6NN Permanent £40,000
Posted 12 August 2026 Closing date 14 September 2026
Brookmans Park Rail Station (1.4 miles away) Parkhouse Bus Station (4.3 miles away)

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. A career at Elysium is one that you can take pride in, knowing that you ...

Main duties of the job

As a Social Worker at Elysium Healthcare, you will help improve the lives of vulnerable individuals, particularly in a specialist Inpatient Eating Disorder service for children and young people. This role requires you to manage a complex caseload, be responsible for social care and risk assessments, facilitate group activities, and support service users in planning for their future. You will work under the Safeguarding Lead and manage internal investigations, liaising with home authorities during admission and discharge of service users. The position emphasizes strong teamwork and offers opportunities for career development and training. Elysium Healthcare is dedicated to providing a fulfilling work experience, supporting your well-being and growth.

Job description

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

About us

Elysium Healthcare has over 8,000 employees and operates more than 80 services across England and Wales, providing care in mental health, neurological, learning disabilities, autism, and children and education. With its unique approach, Elysium offers opportunities for career growth within a supportive network. Elysium is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global organization with over 86,000 employees in 10 countries. As a Disability Confident employer, Elysium is committed to inclusive recruitment and requires all staff to understand their responsibility in safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will undergo a DBS disclosure as part of safer recruitment practices.

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