Adult Social Worker - PERMANENT

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester City Council is seeking a qualified Forensic Social Worker to join their Adults Social Care Team. The role includes working with individuals in forensic mental health and criminal justice settings, conducting assessments, and developing care plans to support rehabilitation. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing professional development

Structured career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in forensic, mental health or criminal justice settings.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-agency team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake complex assessments of individuals within forensic settings.
• Develop and implement care plans in line with relevant legislation.
• Prepare and present reports for court proceedings.

Skills

Risk assessment

Report writing

Communication

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Job Title:Adults Forensic Social Worker
Location:Manchester City Council
Salary:£36,124 - £38,626 per annum
Contract:Permanent, Full-Time

Description

Manchester City Council is seeking a dedicated and experiencedForensic Social Workerto join ourAdults Social Care Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with individuals within forensic mental health and criminal justice settings, supporting them to achieve positive outcomes while managing risk and promoting public safety.
You will work closely with multi-agency partners, including health professionals, probation services, and the police, to ensure that individuals receive the right support to facilitate rehabilitation, recovery, and reintegration into the community where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Undertakecomplex assessmentsof individuals within forensic settings, identifying risks, needs, and support requirements.
• Develop and implementcare plansin line with relevant legislation, ensuring person-centred and strengths-based approaches.
• Work in partnership withmental health services, probation, courts, and other agenciesto manage risk and promote rehabilitation.
• Provide expert advice and support to professionals working with individuals who have forensic backgrounds or are subject to criminal justice orders.
• Prepare and presentreports for Mental Health Tribunals, Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA), and court proceedings.
• Advocate for service users, ensuring their rights and needs are recognised while balancing public protection considerations.
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure all work adheres to legal and professional standards.

Requirements

• Qualifications:Degree in Social Work and registration withSocial Work England.
• Experience:Demonstrable experience working inforensic, mental health, or criminal justice settings.
• Skills:Strong risk assessment, report writing, and communication skills.
• Knowledge:Understanding ofthe Mental Health Act, Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, MAPPA, and safeguarding frameworks.
• Other Requirements:Ability to work both independently and as part of amulti-agency team, ensuring a collaborative and proactive approach to risk management.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salarywith structured career progression opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangementsto support work-life balance.
• Ongoing professional development, training, and reflective supervision.
• Opportunity to work in a diverse, forward-thinking city committed to innovation in social care.

How to Apply

If you are an experiencedForensic Social Workerlooking for a rewarding role where you can make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email me your CV – [e-mail]

If this role isn’t right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.