Senior Forensic Social Worker – Lead Safeguarding & Recovery

Elysium Healthcare; Heads Hill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary £43,910

33 days annual leave including bank &

Birthday leave option

Career development and training

Blue Light Card access

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Pension contribution

Free/subsidised meals

Onsite parking

Job summary

Elysium Healthcare is seeking a Senior Forensic Social Worker to join Thornford Park, Thatcham. You will manage a caseload of forensic service users with mental health conditions, perform assessments, CPA reports, Mental Health Tribunals and supervise junior staff.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will lead safeguarding, liaise with MAPPA, Local Authority, Police and Probation, support families, and drive care plans to recovery.

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification and registration required.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation in social care.
• At least 2 years’ experience in similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams on safeguarding and best interest decisions.
• Liaise with external agencies (MAPPA, Local Authority Social Services, Police, Probation).
• Support carers and families of detained patients.
• Lead safeguarding investigations and deliver safeguarding training.
• Supervise qualified social workers as part of additional responsibilities.

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Elysium Healthcare is seeking a Senior Forensic Social Worker to join Thornford Park, Thatcham. You will manage a caseload of forensic service users with mental health conditions, perform assessments, CPA reports, Mental Health Tribunals and supervise junior staff.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will lead safeguarding, liaise with MAPPA, Local Authority, Police and Probation, support families, and drive care plans to recovery.