Band 6 St Andrews Forensic Social Worker ( 12 Month Fixed Contract )


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£39,959 - £48,117
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Birmingham, B30 2XR
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	11 Aug 2026
Closing date:	20 Aug 2026

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Summary

Undertaking the roles and responsibilities of a social supervisor. To work within the legal framework surrounding statutory social care under Part 3 Mental Health Act. To work with service users in accordance with the Guiding Principles of the Code of Practice and the Mental Health Act (1983), (as amended by the Mental Health Act 2007) Contributing and supporting the team in relation to Mental Health Act, social care assessments and complex packages of care. To partake in seclusion reviews as other professional for patients within core hours at the discretion of the clinical team Forensic Social Work team lead. To work within the Directorates Policies, Procedures and Processes with a range of Health and Social Care Professionals, including the Third Sector as well as families and carers of individuals under the care of the clinical team. Managing a caseload of restricted community patients. Lead in ensuring the team are aware of their responsibilities in relation to vulnerable adults. 1.9 Lead in ensuring the team are aware of their responsibilities in relation to adults and safeguarding. We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

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