Social Worker


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£41,957 to £50,387 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Harper Lane, WD7 9HQ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Oct 2026
Closing date:	5 Nov 2026

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Summary

Risk Assessment and Risk Management. Contribute to forensic risk formulations, risk-management plans, relapse-prevention plans and contingency arrangements. Monitor changes in mental state, behaviour or social circumstances and escalate emerging concerns appropriately. Care Planning and Case Management Manage an allocated caseload, where this forms part of the local service model. Complete social care assessments and contribute to person-centred care plans and regular reviews. Maintain accurate, timely records and complete agreed statutory and professional actions. Recovery and Community Reintegration Support safe transitions from secure hospitals, inpatient services or criminal justice pathways into the community. Help service users access suitable accommodation, welfare benefits, education, employment and meaningful activity. Promote independence, social inclusion, engagement with treatment, coping skills and relapse prevention. Multi-Agency and Multidisciplinary Working Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, occupational therapists, support staff and other social workers. Liaise with probation, police, MAPPA, housing, social care, voluntary organisations and community mental health services. Mental Health Act and Legal Responsibilities Apply relevant mental health, mental capacity, safeguarding and social care legislation in practice. Act as Social Supervisor for conditionally discharged patients where required and appropriately appointed. Attend Section 117 aftercare meetings, multidisciplinary reviews, tribunals and professional meetings, and contribute to reports for the Ministry of Justice or other statutory bodies when required. Safeguarding, Advocacy and Family Work Promote the service users rights, dignity, strengths and participation in care planning while considering public safety. Advocate for access to appropriate services and involve families and carers constructively where appropriate. Professional Practice Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality and high-quality documentation. Participate in supervision, reflective practice, training, service development and quality improvement.

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