Job requirements
Essential
18 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge and Experience
Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the service area at specialist level
- Knowledge and Experience
Evidence of development of specialist practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development
- Knowledge and Experience
Evidence of promoting/supporting active service user/carer involvement/participation
- Knowledge and Experience
Act as a Care Programme Approach (CPA) coordinator
- Knowledge and Experience
Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with vulnerable people
- Qualifications, Education and Training
Degree and current professional registration held with Social Work England
- Qualifications, Education and Training
Post registration/graduate diploma or equivalent experience in related work area, to demonstrate specialist level of practice
- Qualifications, Education and Training
Demonstrable experience of mentoring
- Qualifications, Education and Training
Full understanding of relevant policy, legislation, drivers and their application to the service area, e.g. Safeguarding, Mental Health Act, Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Social Inclusion, Liberty Protection, Safeguards and other relevant legislation
- Qualifications, Education and Training
Full understanding/application of relevant practice/standards/audit within identified service area
- Qualifications, Education and Training
Standard IT skills
- Skills, Competencies and Personal Qualities
Able to demonstrate effective communication skills.
- Skills, Competencies and Personal Qualities
Effective inter-personal skills and experience in supervising and mentoring
- Skills, Competencies and Personal Qualities
Good time management skills
- Skills, Competencies and Personal Qualities
Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity
- Skills, Competencies and Personal Qualities
Ability to commute between the various sites
- Skills, Competencies and Personal Qualities
Able to demonstrate practical skills related to daily living
- Skills, Competencies and Personal Qualities
Frequent exposure to emotional or distressing circumstances
Desirable
11 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge and Experience
Development of specialist/advanced level of professional/practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development
- Knowledge and Experience
Leadership/management experience which has led to positive impact and created change within the service delivery/practice
- Knowledge and Experience
Professional networking locally
- Qualifications, Education and Training
Accredited Practice Educator
- Qualifications, Education and Training
Best Interest Assessor
- Qualifications, Education and Training
Approved Mental Health Professional or willing to undertake AMHP training
- Qualifications, Education and Training
Evidence of CPD or experiential learning at an advanced level e.g postgraduate/masters level
- Qualifications, Education and Training
Leadership training/qualification/experience
- Qualifications, Education and Training
Evidence of project work that has impacted on practice and demonstrates a higher level of communication/planning/change that impacts within own area of work/responsibility
- Skills, Competencies and Personal Qualities
Ability to lead and motivate staff to embrace change
- Skills, Competencies and Personal Qualities
Working knowledge of Trust policies and procedures in order to effectively lead others
Job overview
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Social Worker to join our specialist team, delivering high-quality social work services within community, mental health or hospital setting. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting individuals on their recovery journey, promoting independence, social inclusion, and positive outcomes.
In this role, you will undertake person-led assessments, risk assessments, and support planning, ensuring services are delivered in line with legislation, policy, and professional standards. You will carry out statutory social care responsibilities, assess needs, and coordinate tailored social care packages and therapeutic interventions for individuals.
You will also play a key role in supporting conditionally discharged patients, acting as a Social Supervisor by providing effective monitoring, risk management, and reporting to the Secretary of State. There may also be opportunities to deputise for the Advanced Forensic Social Worker as required.
This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated social worker who is passionate about recovery-focused practice and committed to delivering person-led care within a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary environment.
Main duties of the job
Provide direct clinical care, ensuring systems monitor and support practice and performance.
Promote high standards of knowledge and understanding in Forensic Social Work.
Act autonomously and in conjunction with the wider MDT.
Provide support and supervision to colleagues in the Forensic Division.
Provide clinical advice and leadership appropriate to professional background.
Work with service users and carers to facilitate collaborative engagement in individual care pathways and service development.
Ensure patient safety, risk reduction/mitigation and competent practice in self and others.
Use clinical reasoning and decision-making to support person-centred care plans.
Exercise professional judgement to manage risk appropriately, particularly during complex and unpredictable events, working within the team to ensure safety of individuals, families and carers.
Act as advocate and role model, delivering care responsive to changing requirements.
Support service training programmes and stakeholder training events.
Provide clinical support to community consultancy, including discharge preparation, positively influencing practice to enhance quality of patient-centred care.
Participate in debriefs following incidents and support learning from incidents.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information with regards to this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Specialist Social Worker with Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust in Willerby, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Social worker role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 Per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Oct 2026.
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