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Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Social Worker who is experienced in, or has an interest in, Forensic Social Work.
East London NHS Foundation Trust provides the regional forensic mental health service covering the boroughs of Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Newham, City of London, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and Waltham Forest. The inpatient units consist of the John Howard Centre (medium secure) in Hackney, and Wolfson House (low secure) in the Finsbury Park area.
The service meets the specialist needs of mentally disordered offenders, the majority of whom are admitted via the criminal justice system. The Forensic Social Work Team provides a comprehensive social care service to inpatients in the two hospital sites.
Applications from experienced mental health social workers and from those with transferable skills will be considered.
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing a comprehensive social work service to the inpatients on your caseload. You will have a small community caseload as a social supervisor.
You will actively contribute the social care perspective to forensic risk assessment and care planning.
You will carry out statutory functions such as preparing reports for and attending tribunals, and will lead on safeguarding concerns.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile.
Person specification
Essential
Essential
- Registered social worker
- Experience in Mental health
- Qualification in Social Work
Desirable
- Experience in a Forensic setting
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This advert is for Forensic Social Worker with East London NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is Per annum pro rata inc HCA. The contract type is Secondment: 6 months (Could also be a fixed term contract. Maybe extended beyond 6 months). The application deadline is 01 Aug 2026.
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