Band 6 Forensic In-patient Social Worker

Job summary
Trust: Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Littlemore Mental Health Clinic, Oxford OX4 4XN
Ward:Forensic Mental Health Service
Pay Rates: £22.99 per hour
Shift Patterns: 37.5 hours Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00

Why might this job interest you?

This role is based across two wards - Kennet Ward, our acute medium-secure MH ward, and Evenlode Ward, our medium-secure LD ward in the Oxford Clinic on the Littlemore site.

We are looking for a highly motivated and resourceful, qualified and registered Social Work professional who is keen to utilise their skills, and experience, to bring the social care perspective into the forensic mental health In-patient setting, supporting service users in their recovery journey.

Main duties of the job

Act as the Safeguarding Lead for their designated ward and participate in MDT reviews and discussions regarding any incidents that may occur.

Function effectively across a variety of environments (e.g. wards of varying levels of security, service users homes, inter-agency settings, etc.) including contributing to home risk assessments.

Contribute towards the multi-disciplinary assessment and management of risk. This includes working within often complex, dynamic, and sensitive situations.

Attending and presenting written and oral evidence at various forums including ward MDT meetings, Mental Health Tribunals, and Hospital Managers Hearings.

Identify social care issues on admission/ongoing and ensure that liaison with current housing providers, and Social Security Benefits are made, and that any issues regarding property and tenancy are dealt with at an early stage.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential
-Have relevant experience which should include working with adults with mental health or learning difficulties.

Qualifications

Essential
-Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification.
-Registered with Social Work England.