# Social Worker > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/social-worker/6e0e3f33-90ba-4750-811a-2e68b941a7a4 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/social-worker/6e0e3f33-90ba-4750-811a-2e68b941a7a4.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Nottingham - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum (pro rata for part time)+ High Secure Allowance £3,000 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Pro rata for part time) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-14T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-29T11:22:03.726Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Nottinghamshire/Retford/Nottinghamshire_Healthcare_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Social_Work/Social_Work-v7996808 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7996808?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking to appoint a dynamic and compassionate Social Worker to join the  Social Work Team at Rampton Hospital, part of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. In this role, you will report to the Social Work Manager and play a key part in delivering a high‑quality Social Care service to a forensic patient population across our four clinical care streams which includes Men's Mental Health, Men's Personality Disorder, National High Secure Women's Service, National High Secure Deaf Service and National Learning Disability Service. ### Main duties of the job We are seeking confident and motivated social worker to provide a high‑quality service to a caseload of up to 25 forensic patients and their families/ carers. You will work as part of a dynamic multi‑disciplinary team, liaising with external agencies and contributing to complex assessments and reports. You should have an interest in secure mental health services, be knowledgeable about relevant legislation, and have a strong understanding of safeguarding adults and children. Regular supervision, support, and opportunities for professional development are provided. We are committed to equality, diversity, and anti‑discriminatory practice and welcome applications from under‑represented groups. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities We are seeking a compassionate, resilient, and values‑driven Social Worker to join the Forensic Social Work Team at Rampton Hospital, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. You will provide a high‑quality social work service to forensic psychiatric patients detained within high secure services, working collaboratively as part of a multi‑disciplinary team. The role involves engaging respectfully with patients, families, carers, social care partners, and probation services, balancing risk management, public protection, and individual quality of life. You will promote dignity, inclusion, and anti‑discriminatory practice, and take a lead role in safeguarding adults and children, including applying government guidance for visits to High Secure Hospitals. A full UK driving licence is essential, as travel to other secure units is required. We are committed to our Trust values of compassion, respect, accountability, and teamwork, and welcome applications from under‑represented groups. DBS clearance is required: Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies. ## Job Details We are looking to appoint a dynamic and compassionate Social Worker to join the Social Work Team at Rampton Hospital, part of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. In this role, you will report to the Social Work Manager and play a key part in delivering a high‑quality Social Care service to a forensic patient population across our four clinical care streams which includes Men's Mental Health, Men's Personality Disorder, National High Secure Women's Service, National High Secure Deaf Service and National Learning Disability Service. ## Job Description We are seeking confident and motivated social worker to provide a high‑quality service to a caseload of up to 25 forensic patients and their families/ carers. You will work as part of a dynamic multi‑disciplinary team, liaising with external agencies and contributing to complex assessments and reports. You should have an interest in secure mental health services, be knowledgeable about relevant legislation, and have a strong understanding of safeguarding adults and children. Regular supervision, support, and opportunities for professional development are provided. We are committed to equality, diversity, and anti‑discriminatory practice and welcome applications from under‑represented groups. ## Responsibilities We are seeking a compassionate, resilient, and values‑driven Social Worker to join the Forensic Social Work Team at Rampton Hospital, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. You will provide a high‑quality social work service to forensic psychiatric patients detained within high secure services, working collaboratively as part of a multi‑disciplinary team. The role involves engaging respectfully with patients, families, carers, social care partners, and probation services, balancing risk management, public protection, and individual quality of life. You will promote dignity, inclusion, and anti‑discriminatory practice, and take a lead role in safeguarding adults and children, including applying government guidance for visits to High Secure Hospitals. A full UK driving licence is essential, as travel to other secure units is required. We are committed to our Trust values of compassion, respect, accountability, and teamwork, and welcome applications from under‑represented groups. DBS clearance is required: Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Ability to sustain and model engagement with people in fluctuating circumstances and capacities, including where there are negative responses, rejection of help, hostility and risk. - Ability to gather information quickly and effectively so as to inform judgment for interventions including in crisis, and in response to challenge, or in the absence of sufficient information. - Skills in autonomous report writing, including reports for court. - Ability to work proactively as an effective member of a clinical team while providing professional challenge. - Ability to offer advice to Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDT) regarding risk assessment and risk management. - Ability to use IT systems and software packages to maintain accurate and comprehensive work records. **Desirable** - Ability to contribute to developing and participating in educational, training and professional - Demonstrate evolving leadership skills ### Training **Essential** - Mental Health Act 1983 as amended 2007, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Criminal Justice Legislation, Care Act 2014, Children Act 1989 & 2004, Human Rights Act, Equality Act 2010. **Desirable** - Evidence of continued professional development relevant to the position ### Knowledge **Essential** - Knowledge acquired through post-qualifying experience, in the application of social work practice, relevant to individuals with complex needs who present significant risks to themselves and others. - Application of social work practice, associated policies, theories, and frameworks relevant to: capabilities framework at experienced social worker level. - Knowledge of how the Mental Health Act 1983 amended 2007 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005 apply within a mental health hospital. - Knowledge of how to incorporate culture, race and gender perspectives to underpin anti-oppressive practice and promote equal opportunities ### Experience **Essential** - Previous experience working within the following relevant legislative frameworks; Mental Health Act 1983 as amended 2007, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Criminal Justice Legislation, Care Act 2014, Children Act 1989 & 2004, Human Rights Act, Equality Act 2010. - Evidence of multi-agency and multi-disciplinary working with individuals presenting with complex needs and posing risks to themselves and others. - Previous experience in providing professional challenge to restrictive practices and promoting the rights and freedoms of others. **Desirable** - Experience of working within adult mental health - Experience of mentoring, training and/or supervising staff, or students ### Qualifications **Essential** - Professional social work qualification: Masters, Batchelor’s Degree, Diploma or Certificate of Qualification in Social Work. - Social Work England registered/eligible for Social Work England registration - NQSW/ASYE or equivalent work experience at experienced social worker level **Desirable** - Practice Educator Award, or willing to work towards or other post graduate qualification relevant to the position ### Physical requirements **Essential** - Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties including Breakaway training ### Values and Behaviours **Essential** - All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork - All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust’s expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation ### Contractual Requirements **Essential** - Ability to travel to other secure units within the UK - A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. ## Documents - [about the trust (pdf, 6.4mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2983) - [colleague benefits (pdf, 16.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2913) - [about nottinghamshire healthcare (pdf, 1.5mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2079) - [social worker rampton jd and ps b6 (pdf, 408.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10281295) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.