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JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Adult Social Worker - Inpatient Forensic Services 
 Location: Beckenham, UK 
 Salary: £30.00 per hour 
 Contract Type: Full-Time, Ongoing

We have an exciting opportunity for an Adult Social Worker to join the Inpatient Forensic Services Team at River House in Beckenham. This ongoing full-time locum role offers a competitive £30.00 per hour and the chance to work in a dynamic, engaging environment with a diverse patient caseload. You will play a key role in supporting mentally disordered offenders, contributing to safeguarding, risk management, and discharge planning, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team committed to excellence in service delivery.

<h3>Perks and Benefits:</h3>

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Locum Job: Enjoy the flexibility and variety that locum work provides, allowing you to manage your schedule and gain experience across different settings.
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Professional Development: Access ongoing training, workshops, and opportunities to advance your career.
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Research Opportunities: Contribute to innovative projects and cutting-edge research within forensic services.
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Work-Life Balance: Benefit from structured hours, supportive team dynamics, and a role that values your personal well-being.
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<h3>What You Will Do:</h3>

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Manage a diverse caseload of patients using core social work principles.
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Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care for mentally disordered offenders.
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Implement effective safeguarding procedures and individualised risk management strategies.
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Plan and facilitate discharge processes to optimise patient outcomes.
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Contribute to service development and continuous improvement initiatives within the forensic team.
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<h3>Ideal Candidate:</h3>

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PMVA training or equivalent certification is desirable.
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Experience at a senior level in adult mental health, preferably within forensic inpatient settings.
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Strong communication, collaboration, and decision-making skills in a complex clinical environment.
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<h3>Why Beckenham?</h3>

Beckenham offers a vibrant community with excellent transport links to central London. With its mix of cultural attractions, green spaces, and a welcoming atmosphere, it provides the perfect balance between career progression and quality of life.

<h3>Working with Sanctuary Personnel:</h3>

Sanctuary Personnel

Adult Social worker - Inpatient Forensic Services Team

JOB-20240819-db742659Job Title: Qualified Adults Social Worker – Forensic Hospital Team Location: York, UK Rate: £TBC per hour Contract Type: Ongoing Work Type: Full Time / Part TimeStep into an exciting locum opportunity as a Qualified Adults Social Worker within the Forensic Hospital Team at Priory Stockton Hall Hospital in York. This ongoing role offers both full-time and part-time hours, providing flexibility to suit your lifestyle. You will support patients on a new ward, delivering high-quality social work in a dynamic, ever-changing environment. The role is available immediately until the end of January, offering a rewarding and challenging experience.
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3>
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Flexible Full-Time or Part-Time hours to suit your schedule.</li><li>
Enjoy the variety and professional growth of locum work.</li><li>
Improved work-life balance and greater autonomy in managing your daily activities.</li><li>
Competitive pay, often higher than permanent roles, reflecting your expertise.</li><li>
Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development.</li></ul>

<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3>
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Conduct comprehensive assessments of new ward patients and develop tailored care plans.</li><li>
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality support and interventions.</li><li>
Facilitate smooth transitions for patients between services and care networks.</li><li>
Maintain accurate records and reports for case reviews, assessments, and patient documentation.</li><li>
Contribute proactively to team meetings, offering insights and solutions for complex cases.</li></ul>

<h3>Why York?</h3>
York is a city rich in culture, history, and opportunities for both personal and professional growth. With stunning medieval architecture, a welcoming community, and a vibrant lifestyle, it offers the perfect balance between heritage and modern living.
<h3>Working with Sanctuary Personnel</h3>
Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency with an ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot rating from over 1,000 reviews. We are committed to securing the best rates and matching skilled professionals with roles that align with their expertise and career goals.

Qualified Adults Social Worker - Forensic Hospital Team

Lead Forensic Social Worker Department: Social Work Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time Location: Stockton Hall Compensation: £51,326 / year Description Stockton Hall is looking to recruit a Lead Forensic Social Worker to join the team. This is a part time role of 26 hours. Priory Stockton Hall is a long-serving medium secure hospital based in a quiet but well-connected village near the historic city of York. It serves the local Provider Collaborative and multiple National Collaboratives, depending on clinical need, and has had a long-running record of successful patient pathways. What you'll be doing We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Forensic Social Worker to join our multidisciplinary forensic secure services. You will play a key leadership role in delivering high-quality, trauma-informed, and evidence-based social work interventions for individuals with complex mental health needs who are involved in or at risk of becoming involved in the criminal justice system. You will lead and supervise a team of forensic social workers, contribute to service development, and act as a specialist advisor across teams. This role requires a strong understanding of mental health law, safeguarding, risk management, and inter-agency collaboration. You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients<ul> <li>Provide professional leadership and supervision to the forensic social work team.</li> <li>Support recruitment, induction, appraisal, and continuing professional development (CPD) of social work staff.</li> <li>Ensure social work practice aligns with statutory responsibilities, professional standards, and organisational values.</li> <li>Lead on the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and practice standards.</li> </ul>You can find additional information in the attached job description. What you'll bring to the role Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows. The ideal candidate will hold a degree-level qualification in Social Work and be registered with Social Work England. They must have a thorough understanding of current mental health legislation, including the Mental Health Act 1983 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005, as well as safeguarding legislation such as the Care Act 2014. Candidates should demonstrate experience working in a similar setting or show a clear willingness and ability to learn. A strong grasp of legal and policy frameworks, along with a commitment to ethical and person-centred practice, is essential. For more information about the role, you can email <a href="mailto:Emilysproson@priorygroup.com" target="_blank">Emilysproson@priorygroup.com</a> What we will give you in return We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us. <ul> <li>Free on-site parking</li> <li>Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave</li> <li>Enhanced maternity pay</li> <li>Contributory pension scheme</li> <li>Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)</li> <li>Access to development opportunities</li> <li>Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel</li> <li>Leadership &amp; management development</li> <li>Long service award</li> <li>Refer a friend bonuses</li> </ul> Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

Priory

Careers at Priory

Lead Forensic Social Worker

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for an Adult Social Worker within the Forensics Team to work Full Time based in Manchester. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £38,626 per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>Support people who have been admitted under MHA, hospitals, discharge pathway, conditional discharge.</li><li>Social Supervisions, risk assessments, working with police under MAPA, health colleagues, work with ICB joint packages of care.</li><li>Accommodation and support services. People in hospital and sectioned or in prison or on way out of prison.</li><li>To work in a holistic and person-centred way, ensuring customers remain central to the processes they are part of.</li></ul>
Requirements of this Social Worker role:<ul>
<li>A social Work Qualification or equivalent.</li><li>Understanding of relevant legislation.</li><li>Registered or eligible for registration.</li><li>Has Mental Health awareness or experience.</li></ul>
Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Zehnn Young; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement

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