Band 6 Forensic In-patient Social Worker

Integrated Care System; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Band 6 Forensic In-patient Social Worker to support service users in a forensic mental health in-patient setting. The role involves acting as Safeguarding Lead, contributing to risk assessments, and ensuring effective liaison with social services. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Social Work and experience working with vulnerable adult populations.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Access to Learning & Development opportunities

Paid annual leave

Qualifications

• Relevant experience working with adults with mental health issues or learning difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Safeguarding Lead for their designated ward.
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary assessment and management of risk.
• Attend and present evidence at various forums.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

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 Forensic In-patient Social Worker

Location: Littlemore Mental Health Clinic, Oxford OX4 4XN

Ward: Forensic Mental Health Service

Pay Rates: £22.99 per hour

Shift Patterns: 37.5 hours Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00

Why might this job interest you?

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

We are looking for a highly motivated and resourceful, qualified and registered Social Work professional who is keen to utilise their skills and experience to bring the social care perspective into the forensic mental health In-patient setting, supporting service users in their 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, working within often complex, dynamic, and sensitive situations.
• Attend and present 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 liaison with current housing providers and Social Security Benefits are made, addressing property and tenancy issues early.

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 to take on new roles and challenges.

Work-life Balance: Flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources, and paid annual leave.

Opportunity & Access: Over 50 partner NHS Trusts offering flexibility in how and where you work.

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Experience

• Relevant experience working with adults with mental health issues or learning difficulties.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work or an 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 a Disclosure check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.