Forensic Social Worker: Recovery & Risk Leadership

Humber Youth Action Group; Willerby; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated Social Worker to join our specialist team delivering high-quality social work services within community, mental health or hospital settings. The role focuses on recovery-focused, person-led care and involves assessing needs, planning tailored packages, and coordinating interventions.

The post supports responsible discharge planning, clinically supervised practice, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to promote independence and social inclusion within Hull

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care and monitor practice performance.
• Promote standards in Forensic Social Work.
• Act autonomously and with the MDT.
• Provide supervision to colleagues in the Forensic Division.
• Provide clinical advice and leadership.
• Collaborate with service users and carers on care pathways.
• Ensure patient safety and risk reduction.
• Use clinical reasoning to support person-centred care plans.
• Manage risk during complex events.
• Advocate and role model for changing needs.
• Support service training and stakeholder events.
• Contribute to discharge preparation in community consultancy.
• Participate in debriefs after incidents.

Skills

Social work

Risk assessment

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Advocacy

Tools

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Job description

We are seeking a motivated Social Worker to join our specialist team delivering high-quality social work services within community, mental health or hospital settings. The role focuses on recovery-focused, person-led care and involves assessing needs, planning tailored packages, and coordinating interventions.

The post supports responsible discharge planning, clinically supervised practice, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to promote independence and social inclusion within Hull