Forensic Social Worker

2 days ago

Crowthorne, United Kingdom West London NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

Interesting opportunities exist for experienced Social Workers to work at Broadmoor Hospital in Crowthorne, Berkshire as we are seeking to recruit to vacant posts within the existing team.

Broadmoor Hospital is one of three High Secure Hospitals within England and is responsible for the care and treatment of adult males detained under the Mental Health Act, who require a high level of security to protect others and themselves. The Social Work department is well integrated and established within the Hospital, working closely with patients, their families, other disciplines and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include the provision of Social Work interventions for patients, completing statutory reports, supporting Carers and acting as the clinical team lead for Adult and Child Safeguarding.

Whilst it is desirable for candidates to have experience working within forensic and mental health settings, applications will be equally considered from qualified Social Workers currently working in other areas, as long as they can demonstrate strong skills transfer.

If successful, you will be joining a team of experienced Social Workers and potentially Social Work students. You will have an active voice on service development and receive high quality supervision.

Main duties of the job

West London NHS Trust delivers a Forensic Social Work within Broadmoor Hospital. We work within well-resourced multi-disciplinary teams to address the social care needs of the patients who require a high level of security. We contribute to risk assessments and care planning and operate to

o the Forensic Capability Framework (2016)

o the National Standards for the Provision of Social Care in High Secure Hospitals (2001).

As a Forensic Social Worker at Broadmoor, you will work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team attached to a ward. You will be involved in pre-admission assessments and contribute fully to risk assessments. You will work to the principles of the Recovery Model and will provide a social care perspective to patient care planning. You will undertake the completion of statutory Social Circumstance Reports, Social History and CPA reports. You will have an active role in working closely with and supporting the families of patients. You will take a lead on ensuring Safeguarding Adult and Children concerns are progressed, working closely with the Team Manager and Head of Service.

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

Degree in Social Work or DipSW or CQSW Social Work England registration Post-qualifying training (with again formally or through evidenced on-the-job training) in relevant areas of social work and/or mental health Evidence of continuing professional and personal development

Desirable

AMHP qualification Qualifications relating to the Mental Capacity Act, Best Interest Assessor Relevant training in group work, family therapy, substance misuse interventions, or offence work

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with individuals with mental health problems Experience of multidisciplinary team working, and promoting a social work/social care perspective Experience of presenting reports in formal setting, First Tier Tribunals Mental Health and Associate Hospital Managers Hearings Experience in risk assessment and risk management Experience in collaborative care planning Experience in working with families Experience of child and adult Safeguarding with mental health patients and their families Experience in supporting and training others on Social Work or AMHP placements

Desirable

Experience of working in an inpatient forensic mental health setting Experience of working with offenders Experience of working with adults with substance misuse or dual diagnosis Experience of working with adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of particular aspects of the Mental Health Act and its associated Code of Practice, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, Human Rights Act and criminal justice legislation relevant to Forensic Mental Health Social Work Detailed knowledge of identifying Responsible Local Authorities, Section 117 MHA, MAPPA, Victim Liaison, Carers' Rights and child and adult Safeguarding Written and verbal communication skills to engage with patients, carers and professionals of various levels of seniority across health and social care Knowledge of how to work effectively with professional networks to foster collaborative approaches and achieve results

Desirable

Specialist knowledge in engaging with people with personality disorder and forensic histories Group facilitation skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

Interpersonal skills to manage highly complex emotional situations Analytic and judgement skills, dealing with highly complex situations where required to express professional social work opinions Ability to work with considerable professional autonomy as a solo social worker in a multidisciplinary team Planning and organisational skills to manage a caseload and meet deadlines Ability to undertake all statutory and mandatory training, including Breakaway (subject to Occupational Health clearance)

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