Forensic Social Worker - High-Secure Care, Flexible Working

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust; Sefton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust in England is seeking a qualified Social Worker to join the Secure Care Division in a band 6 Forensic Social Work post at Ashworth High Secure Hospital. The role supports the MDT and spans from pre-admission to discharge with a focus on trauma-informed, perfect care and risk management.

The Trust emphasizes flexible working and professional development in forensic social work, serving a large regional population and providing specialist inpatient and community

Responsibilities

• Pre-admission referral assessments
• Mental Health Review Tribunal work
• Safeguarding Strategy & Section 42 enquiries
• Social Supervision
• Discharge Coordination
• Victim Communication & Liaison
• MAPPA
• Appropriate Adult (PACE)
• Care Reviews & Discharge Planning
• CPA (Care Programme Approach)
• CTR (Care & Treatment Reviews)
• Social History reports

Skills

Transferable social work skills

Job description

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust in England is seeking a qualified Social Worker to join the Secure Care Division in a band 6 Forensic Social Work post at Ashworth High Secure Hospital. The role supports the MDT and spans from pre-admission to discharge with a focus on trauma-informed, perfect care and risk management.

The Trust emphasizes flexible working and professional development in forensic social work, serving a large regional population and providing specialist inpatient and community