Senior Forensic Social Worker | Recovery & Safeguarding

NHS Jobs; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Wellbeing support

Pension contribution

Free/subsidised meals

Onsite parking

24/7 GP service

Job summary

Elysium Health care is recruiting a Senior Social Worker for Thornford Park in Thatcham to manage a caseload of forensic service users, conduct assessments, and contribute to CPA reports and tribunals. You will supervise junior staff, promote safeguarding, and support service users in recovering and engaging with their care plans.

Join a multidisciplinary team with regional support and access to training. DBS disclosure is required for all candidates.

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification with registration in Social Work England.
• Good working knowledge of the relevant legislation.
• Experience of working in a similar environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Social Work qualification

Registration with Social Work England

Knowledge of relevant legislation

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Elysium Health care is recruiting a Senior Social Worker for Thornford Park in Thatcham to manage a caseload of forensic service users, conduct assessments, and contribute to CPA reports and tribunals. You will supervise junior staff, promote safeguarding, and support service users in recovering and engaging with their care plans.

Join a multidisciplinary team with regional support and access to training. DBS disclosure is required for all candidates.