Job Title: Band 6 Forensic In-patient Social Worker
Trust: Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Littlemore Mental Health Clinic, Oxford OX4 4XN
Ward: Forensic Mental Health Service
Pay Rates: £23.82 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.
What you can add:
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.
Attending and presenting written and oral evidence at various forums including ward MDT meetings, Mental Health Tribunals, and Hospital Managers' Hearings.
Act as the Safeguarding Lead for their designated ward and participate in MDT reviews and discussions regarding any incidents that may occur.
Contribute towards the multi-disciplinary assessment and management of risk. This includes working within often complex, dynamic, and sensitive situations.
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.
What you'll need:
· Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification
· Registered with Social Work England
· Have relevant experience which should include working with adults with mental health or learning difficulties.
In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of:
Relevant Qualifications
Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.
The benefits we can offer you in return:
· Putting People in Places to Care – be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
· Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
· Blue Light Card – NHS Discount Provider
· First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
· Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
· Working options to suit your lifestyle– being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
· Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP's own academy.
· Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
· Being part of the NHSP Community means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.
Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.
In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of
* Relevant Qualifications
* Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.
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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: £23.82 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
Work Location: In person