Band 6 Forensic In-patient Social Worker

NHS; Oxford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

NHS Professionals seeks a Band 6 Forensic In-patient Social Worker at Littlemore Mental Health Clinic, Oxford. This pivotal role involves supporting service users in their recovery journey within a secure mental health ward. You will lead safeguarding efforts, manage risk assessments, and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in social work, relevant experience, and be registered with Social Work England. Flexible shifts and numerous career progression opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Access to learning and development opportunities

Paid annual leave

Qualifications

• Relevant experience with adults with mental health issues.
• Degree in Social Work or equivalent.
• Registered with Social Work England.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Safeguarding Lead for the designated ward.
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary assessments and risk management.
• Present evidence at MDT meetings and tribunals.

Skills

Motivation

Resourcefulness

Teamwork

Communication

Complex Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Social Work

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

Band 6 Forensic In-patient Social Worker

Job Title: Band 6 ForensicIn-patient Social Worker

Location: LittlemoreMental Health Clinic, Oxford OX4 4XN

Ward:Forensic MentalHealth Service

Pay Rates: £22.99 per hour

Shift Patterns: 37.5 hours Mon-Fri09:00-17:00

Why might this job interest you?

This role is based across two wards - KennetWard, our acute medium-secure MH ward, and Evenlode Ward, our medium-secure LDward in the Oxford Clinic on the Littlemore site.

We are looking for a highly motivated andresourceful, qualified and registered Social Work professional who is keen toutilise their skills, and experience, to bring the social care perspective intothe forensic mental health In-patient setting, supporting service users intheir recovery journey.

Main duties of the job

Act as the Safeguarding Lead for their designated ward and participate in MDT reviews and discussions regarding any incidents that may occur.

Function effectively across a variety of environments (e.g. wards of varying levels of security, service users homes, inter-agency settings, etc.) including contributing to home risk assessments.

Contribute towards the multi-disciplinary assessment and management of risk. This includes working within often complex, dynamic, and sensitive situations.

Attending and presenting written and oral evidence at various forums including ward MDT meetings, Mental Health Tribunals, and Hospital Managers Hearings.

Identify social care issues on admission/ongoing and ensure that liaison with current housing providers, and Social Security Benefits are made, and that any issues regarding property and tenancy are dealt with at an early stage.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role.

Person Specification

Experience

• Have relevant experience which should include working with adults with mental health or learning difficulties.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification.
• Registered with Social Work England.

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.