Forensic Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Qualified Social Worker to join a dynamic Forensic Team in Greater Manchester. This part-time role involves supporting individuals admitted under the Mental Health Act, conducting social supervisions, and performing risk assessments. The ideal candidate will have post-qualifying experience in Adult's Social Work, along with a strong understanding of Mental Health issues. This supportive team emphasizes collaboration and joint working, providing an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. If you are passionate about social work and have the necessary qualifications, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Mileage coverage

Retention Payment

Generous Annual Leave

Continuous Training Development

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with post-qualifying experience in Adult's Social Work.
• Registered with Social Work England and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Conduct social supervisions and risk assessments for individuals under MHA.
• Collaborate with police and health colleagues on joint packages of care.

Skills

Social Work

Mental Health Awareness

Risk Assessment

Criminal Justice Experience

Learning Disabilities Knowledge

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

We are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join a Forensic Team in the Greater Manchester area.

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND AND HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK WITH UK EXPERIENCE

What's on offer?

• Up to £38,626 pro rata
• Mileage coverage
• Retention Payment
• Generous Annual Leave
• Continuous Training Development

About the team

This team supports people who have been admitted under MHA. As a part of this team, you will do social supervisions, risk assessments, work with police under MAPA, Health colleagues, and work with ICB joint packages of care, accommodation, and support services. You will support people in hospital and sectioned or in prison or on the way out of prison. This team is supportive and focuses a lot on joint working.

About you

The ideal candidate will have post-qualifying experience in Adult's Social Work. The ideal social worker will have Mental Health awareness or experience. Experience in Criminal Justice or Learning Disabilities will lead well to this position. A degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) is required. You will also need to be Social Work England Registered.

Job type: Part-time, 30 Hours