In-Patient Mental Health Social Worker — Forensic MDT

Pennine Care Nhs Foundation Trust; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension scheme

Staff Wellbeing Service

Flexible Working

Annual personal development review

Job summary

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a social worker for the Rehabilitation and High Support Care Hub at Birch Hill Hospital, Rochdale. The role involves meeting social care needs for in-patient service users detained under the Mental Health Act and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver high quality care.

Applicants should have a Social Work qualification and be registered, with post‑registration experience in complex mental health settings.

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification and current registration.
• Further qualification in Family Interventions.
• Post-registration experience with complex mental health needs.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary settings.

Responsibilities

• Assess and review social care needs within legal frameworks.
• Gather information to assess risks and care needs.
• Refer to other agencies and conduct joint assessments.
• Provide support to patients' carers and families.

Skills

Excellent communication

Risk management

Time management

Teamwork

IT skills

Negotiation

Organisational skills

Education

Social Work Qualification (MSW/DSW/CQSW)

Job description

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a social worker for the Rehabilitation and High Support Care Hub at Birch Hill Hospital, Rochdale. The role involves meeting social care needs for in-patient service users detained under the Mental Health Act and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver high quality care.

Applicants should have a Social Work qualification and be registered, with post‑registration experience in complex mental health settings.