Forensic social worker
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Healthcare Recruitment
Forensic Social Worker Location: Chesterfield Salary: £37,000 per annum Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Setting: Low Secure Unit - Male Service Users (Mental Health, LD, Autism)About the Role:We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Forensic Social Worker to join a dedicated multi-disciplinary team at a low secure unit in Chesterfield.
This service supports up to 12 male service users with a range of complex needs including mental health conditions, learning disabilities, autism spectrum conditions, and other challenging behaviours.
Many individuals may be subject to the Mental Health Act or other forensic
role focuses on promoting recovery and rehabilitation while managing risk and ensuring that legal, ethical, and social care standards are met.Key
comprehensive social work assessments, care planning and safeguarding interventionsAct as a key liaison between the unit and external agencies (e.g.
MAPPA, probation, local authority, families)Ensure all legal frameworks (Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, etc.) are correctly
in Social Work and registration with Social Work England (essential)Experience working in a forensic mental health or secure setting (preferred)Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Mental Health Act, Care Act, and Mental Capacity ActExperience supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and complex care needsWhat We
salary: £37,000 per annumOngoing CPD and training opportunitiesOpportunities for career progression in forensic or complex care pathwaysTo Apply: Please send your CV to .
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
This service supports up to 12 male service users with a range of complex needs including mental health conditions, learning disabilities, autism spectrum conditions, and other challenging behaviours.
Many individuals may be subject to the Mental Health Act or other forensic
role focuses on promoting recovery and rehabilitation while managing risk and ensuring that legal, ethical, and social care standards are met.Key
comprehensive social work assessments, care planning and safeguarding interventionsAct as a key liaison between the unit and external agencies (e.g.
MAPPA, probation, local authority, families)Ensure all legal frameworks (Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, etc.) are correctly
in Social Work and registration with Social Work England (essential)Experience working in a forensic mental health or secure setting (preferred)Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Mental Health Act, Care Act, and Mental Capacity ActExperience supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and complex care needsWhat We
salary: £37,000 per annumOngoing CPD and training opportunitiesOpportunities for career progression in forensic or complex care pathwaysTo Apply: Please send your CV to .
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.