Senior Forensic Social Worker - Mental Health Safeguarding

Elysium Healthcare Limited; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days leave

Birthday off

Career development

Ely-Vate rewards platform

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card

Life Assurance

Earned wages access

GP service

Maternity package

Pension

Free meals

Onsite parking

Job summary

Elysium Healthcare at Thornford Park in Thatcham is seeking a Senior Social Worker to lead a multidisciplinary team, manage caseloads, and supervise junior staff within a forensic setting. You’ll handle assessments, CPA reports, Mental Health Tribunals and promote safeguarding across child and adult services.

In this role you’ll develop care plans, work with external agencies, and contribute to service user rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• A Social Work qualification.
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Experience in a similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams on non-medical mental capacity issues and best interest decisions.
• Liaise with external agencies to fulfill statutory duties (MAPPA, Local Authority Social Services, Police, Probation).
• Support carers and families of detained patients.

Skills

Registration with Social Work England

Legislation knowledge

Experience in similar environment

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Elysium Healthcare at Thornford Park in Thatcham is seeking a Senior Social Worker to lead a multidisciplinary team, manage caseloads, and supervise junior staff within a forensic setting. You’ll handle assessments, CPA reports, Mental Health Tribunals and promote safeguarding across child and adult services.

In this role you’ll develop care plans, work with external agencies, and contribute to service user rehabilitation.