Job Title
Social Worker
Location
Berkshire - Thatcham
Salary
Up to £35,000 per annum
Contract Type
Permanent, Full Time
Sponsorship
Sponsorship is not available for this role
Role Overview
A specialist mental health provider is seeking a committed and experienced Social Worker to join a multidisciplinary team supporting adults with complex mental health needs within a secure and rehabilitation setting.
This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals by delivering high-quality social care interventions, safeguarding leadership, and discharge planning within a structured and supportive clinical environment.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a complex caseload of adults with mental health and associated social care needs
Complete social care assessments, risk assessments and care planning
Contribute to Care Programme Approach (CPA) and Integrated Care Review (ICR) meetings
Lead on safeguarding processes, including referrals to LADO and Local Authorities
Educate and support hospital staff on safeguarding and statutory responsibilities
Undertake annual social care reassessments in line with CPA frameworks
Facilitate access to welfare rights, housing, advocacy and community support services
Support discharge planning and liaise with home authorities and external agencies
Manage internal safeguarding investigations in line with policy and legislation
Participate in regular supervision and professional development
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Degree in Social Work (or equivalent recognised qualification)
Registration with Social Work England
Experience working in a mental health, forensic, secure or similar complex care environment
Experience supporting vulnerable adults
Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and statutory responsibilities
Excellent communication, report writing and multidisciplinary working skills
Ability to manage complex casework and competing priorities
What's on Offer
Salary of up to £35,000 per annum
33 days annual leave, plus your birthday off
Free meals and onsite parking
Wellbeing support and initiatives promoting work-life balance
Structured career development and training opportunities
Pension contribution
Life assurance
Enhanced maternity package
Additional benefits including retail discounts and wellbeing offers
About the Service
You will be based within a specialist mental health service that includes medium secure, low secure and rehabilitation units. The service provides a seamless internal care pathway, supporting individuals with complex mental health needs, personality disorders and histories of offending or placement breakdowns.
The multidisciplinary team delivers personalised assessment and treatment programmes, focusing on recovery, rehabilitation and long-term independence.
About the Organisation
The organisation is a leading national provider of specialist health and social care services across England and Wales, delivering care across mental health, neurological services, learning disabilities, autism, children and education settings. With a large network of services, the organisation offers genuine career progression within a stable and values-led environment.
Safer Recruitment
The organisation is committed to safer recruitment practices. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and robust safeguarding procedures. The employer is a Disability Confident organisation and is committed to inclusive, accessible recruitment.
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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