Adult Social Worker - Forensic Outreach and Liaison Service (FOLS) Team - Hastings - Sanctuary [...]

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Hastings; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Adult Social Worker to join their Forensic Outreach and Liaison Service in Hastings. This role offers a competitive pay rate of £32.00 per hour and a hybrid working model, allowing one day in the office per week. Responsibilities include managing complex cases, supervising staff, and applying legal frameworks in a forensic team setting. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Social Work and a commitment to professional development while working in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Locum Flexibility

Competitive Pay

Professional Development

Supportive Team

Networking Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as an Adult Social Worker within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload.
• Registered with the Social Work England.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload requiring assessment and risk management.
• Provide senior input within a multi-disciplinary forensic team.
• Supervise and support social work staff and students.

Skills

High-level professional judgement

Risk management

Assessment skills

Supervision

Knowledge of legal frameworks

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Adult Social Worker – Forensic Outreach and Liaison Service (FOLS) Team

Locum Adult Social Worker – Forensic Outreach and Liaison Service (FOLS)

Location: Hastings, UK

Salary: £32.00 per hour

Contract Type: Locum, Ongoing

Working Pattern: 4 days per week (Monday–Thursday or Tuesday–Friday)

We are seeking an experienced Adult Social Worker to join the Forensic Outreach and Liaison Service (FOLS) in Hastings. This ongoing locum opportunity offers an excellent work-life balance with a four-day working week and a hybrid working arrangement. You will play a key role in supporting individuals with complex needs while providing senior-level input and professional leadership within a specialist forensic service.

Perks and Benefits

• Hybrid Working: Only one day per week required in the office, supporting flexibility and remote working
• Locum Flexibility: Gain varied experience while maintaining control over your schedule
• Competitive Pay: Earn £32.00 per hour in a specialist role
• Professional Development: Access regular training and opportunities to enhance specialist forensic social work skills
• Supportive Team: Work within a collaborative and experienced multi-disciplinary team
• Networking Opportunities: Build strong professional relationships across health, social care, and criminal justice services

What You Will Do

• Manage a complex caseload requiring high-level professional judgement, including assessment, risk management, support planning, commissioning, and reviews
• Provide senior and specialist social work input within a multi-disciplinary forensic team
• Supervise and support social workers, resource officers, assessors, students, and trainees
• Identify, manage, and elevate safeguarding concerns in partnership with relevant agencies
• Apply legal frameworks and departmental procedures to support outcome-focused planning
• Produce high-quality reports and present evidence in statutory forums
• Lead and contribute to service development using evidence-based practice
• Support the Practice Manager with staff development reviews and training needs analysis
• Deliver casework supervision and consultancy to staff and students
• Coordinate responses to referrals, assessments, and care planning processes
• Act as Social Supervisor for individuals subject to the Mental Health Act
• Prepare reports and attend Mental Health Tribunals and Managers’ Hearings
• Maintain accurate and confidential records in line with Trust policies
• Liaise with hospitals to support discharge planning and care package development
• Participate in clinical improvement initiatives, audits, and service evaluations

Why Hastings?

Hastings offers a unique blend of coastal beauty, cultural heritage, and community spirit. From its historic Old Town to its scenic seafront and vibrant arts scene, Hastings provides a fantastic backdrop for both professional fulfillment and quality of life.

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