Job Title: Forensic Social Worker
Agency: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Hailsham, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 39,959 – 48,117 £ / Year

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Job Summary

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated social worker to join the MDT, based at the Hellingly Centre (a forensic medium secure inpatient service). You will be part of the wider FHS social work team, working alongside men and women with mental health issues and challenging or offending behaviour using a trauma-informed approach. You will link in with their friends and families and their professional networks to develop care pathways.

As a Social Worker in the FHS, you must be motivated and hard-working with a passion for delivering high-quality care. You will demonstrate a commitment to effective teamwork, have excellent communication, assessment, and risk management skills, and be prepared to be actively involved in interventions to prepare people for discharge to the community. Previous experience working in a forensic setting will be an advantage. In return, we offer a stimulating and supportive work environment, supervision, opportunities for personal and professional development, full trust induction, and training.

We will also accept applicants who are seeking to undertake their ASYE at Band 5. Progression from Band 5 to 6 will depend upon successfully completing the ASYE programme as outlined in the Knowledge and Skills Statement for Social Workers in Adult Services and the end of ASYE competencies outlined in the Forensic MH social work: capabilities framework. This would usually be expected to be completed within 12 months of starting.

Main duties of the job

1. To attend multi-disciplinary ward meetings, CPA reviews, admission and discharge care planning.
2. Bring knowledge of social care issues to the multi-disciplinary team.
3. Advise the team through knowledge of MHA, MCA, and on Safeguarding.
4. Obtain and provide welfare benefit advice to patients.
5. Deliver psychotherapeutic intervention with other members of the team.
6. Visit out-of-area placements to monitor provision and plan care pathways.
7. Visit high secure hospitals to assess, with other members of the team, the suitability of transfer to conditions of less security.

Write reports and give evidence to MHT.

How to Apply;

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