Senior Forensic Social Worker – Lead Safeguarding & Recovery

NHS Jobs; Thatcham; Sur place; GBP 38 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Annual leave

Career development

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card

Life Assurance

Earned wages access

GP service

Maternity package

Pension

Meals & parking

Résumé du poste

Elysium Healthcare's Thornford Park in Thatcham is seeking a Senior Forensic Social Worker to manage a caseload of forensic service users with mental health conditions and to contribute to their recovery journey.

You will lead assessments, CPA reports, Mental Health Tribunals and Managers Hearings, supervise junior staff, promote safeguarding, and work within a multidisciplinary team supported regionally.

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and safeguarding procedures.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar forensic/mental health environment.

Responsabilités

• Lead multidisciplinary teams on safeguarding and capacity decisions.
• Liaise with external agencies (MAPPA, Local Authorities, Police, Probation).
• Support carers and families of detained patients.
• Lead safeguarding investigations and deliver safeguarding training.
• Supervise qualified social workers and support junior staff.

Connaissances

Leadership

Safeguarding

Stakeholder liaison

Formation

Social Work degree

Description du poste

Elysium Healthcare's Thornford Park in Thatcham is seeking a Senior Forensic Social Worker to manage a caseload of forensic service users with mental health conditions and to contribute to their recovery journey.

You will lead assessments, CPA reports, Mental Health Tribunals and Managers Hearings, supervise junior staff, promote safeguarding, and work within a multidisciplinary team supported regionally.