Senior Social Worker - Forensic Mental Health & Recovery

Athona Ltd; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Purchase additional annual leave

Training and career development

Wellbeing support

Life assurance and pension

Meals and onsite parking

Job summary

Athona Ltd in Thatcham, Berkshire, is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join a specialist forensic mental health service, supporting adults through recovery and rehabilitation.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, managing complex caseloads, leading safeguarding and capacity decisions, and coordinating with families and external agencies to help service users progress toward greater independence.

Qualifications

• A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
• Experience working within forensic mental health or a similar specialist environment.
• Strong knowledge of relevant mental health and social care legislation.
• Experience completing assessments, CPA documentation and tribunal-related reports.
• Excellent communication, safeguarding and multidisciplinary working skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of forensic mental health service users throughout their recovery journey.
• Complete assessments, CPA reports, Mental Health Tribunals and Managers Hearings.
• Lead safeguarding arrangements for children and adults within the service.
• Lead on non-medical mental capacity and best-interest decisions.
• Liaise with MAPPA, social services, police, probation and other external agencies.
• Support families and carers of detained service users.
• Provide guidance and supervision to junior members of the social work team.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Safeguarding expertise

Assessment skills

Tribunal knowledge

Communication skills

Mental health legislation

Social Work England registration

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Athona Ltd in Thatcham, Berkshire, is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join a specialist forensic mental health service, supporting adults through recovery and rehabilitation.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, managing complex caseloads, leading safeguarding and capacity decisions, and coordinating with families and external agencies to help service users progress toward greater independence.