Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Social Work Lead to provide senior professional leadership across Forensic Health Service (FHS) and Learning Disabilities (LD) within the Specialist Division. This key leadership role is responsible for driving high-quality, lawful and person‑centred social work practice, supporting a skilled workforce, and influencing service development across the Trust.
Responsibilities
- Provide senior professional leadership for the FHS and LD Social Work team within the Specialist Division.
- Work closely with the Director of Social Work, Associate Clinical Directors, and internal and external partners to ensure excellence in safeguarding, professional standards, workforce development and service user experience.
- Facilitate social workers to become involved in service planning and decision making.
- Ensure effective professional supervision of FHS practitioners and all LD social workers across the Division and complete their appraisals with their line managers.
- Lead safeguarding of adults at risk across FHS and LD, including SAR audit with the local authority.
- Lead on delivery of the carer strategy across FHS/LD.
- Serve as a member of the FHS funding panel.
- Undertake other roles and tasks as required by the Service Director.
Qualifications and Experience
- Experience and knowledge of relevant legislation including Part 3 of the Mental Health Act, safeguarding frameworks and professional standards.
- Experience delivering supervision and workforce development.
- Experience in multidisciplinary collaboration and ability to provide specialist advice and consultation.
