Prison Mental Health Social Worker – Recovery & Reentry

Inclusion; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Mental Health Social Worker to join their team at HMP Dovegate. This role involves working within a multi-disciplinary team to provide mental health care and support to individuals in prison. The ideal candidate will have a professional social work qualification and experience in mental health services, with a passion for rehabilitation and integration into the community. The position promises a rewarding and supportive work environment with opportunities for continued training and development.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Support from NHS employer

Comprehensive wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Post registration experience in mental health services, desirable prison experience.

Responsibilities

• Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidenced based interventions.
• Manage a caseload of service users within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide a care coordinator role with focus on release planning.

Skills

Engagement skills

Multi-agency collaboration

Flexible approach

Education

Professional Social Work qualification

Job description

A dedicated healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Mental Health Social Worker to join their team at HMP Dovegate. This role involves working within a multi-disciplinary team to provide mental health care and support to individuals in prison. The ideal candidate will have a professional social work qualification and experience in mental health services, with a passion for rehabilitation and integration into the community. The position promises a rewarding and supportive work environment with opportunities for continued training and development.