Forensic Social Worker

West London NHS Trust; Southall; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A diverse mental health service provider in Southall is seeking a committed Forensic Social Worker/Social Supervisor. You will collaborate with individuals and providers to improve the lives of forensic mental health service users. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape a new service while developing your skills and career within a supportive environment. Candidates must hold a qualification in social work and be registered with Social Work England. The Trust values diversity and offers an equal opportunity workplace.

Qualifications

• The applicant must have a qualification in social work and be registered with Social Work England.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to improve the lives of forensic mental health service users and their carers.

Education

Qualification in social work

Job description

West London NHS Trust is one of the largest providers of mental health care in the country. We are also a leading national provider of secure and specialist mental healthcare. We currently provide community based forensic care to 8 North West London Boroughs and we are seeking new staff to join our teams. Our Forensic Services were recently rated as Outstanding by the CQC.

We have been chosen by NHS England to pioneer a new approach to support forensic service users in the community. The Specialist Community Forensic Team will work to transition service users out of secure settings, and support their ongoing recovery in the community. This can improve quality of life, reduce inequality, and give hope to people who may have been detained for many years.

We are looking for applicants for a Forensic Social Worker/ Social Supervisor committed to working collaboratively with individuals and providers in the community to find positive and safe ways of working with people who use these services. In particular:

Responsibilities

• You will work as part of the ground-breaking team that will improve the lives of forensic mental health service users and their carers. This is a rare chance to be part of shaping a new service, providing opportunities to develop your skills and your career.

Qualifications

• The applicant must have a qualification in social work and be registered with Social Work England.

At WLNHST we don’t just accept difference we actively celebrate it and support it for the benefit of our staff, our patients and our community. We are proud to be part of an equal opportunity work place.

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Eloise Ball Job title: Social Work Team Manager Email address: [e-mail]