Overview
The Specialist Community Forensic Team provides support and intervention to service users transitioning from secure care to the community. It also offers specialist advice and guidance to mental health and other relevant services.
Responsibilities
* Care coordinate a small caseload with support from an expert MDT.
* Train and carry out the role of social supervisor.
* Jointly work with recovery teams.
* Provide specialist advice and consultation to other professionals.
* Support community teams and service users in reducing the risk of re‑admission to secure care.
* Carry out specialist needs and risk assessments, provide intervention, and coordinate care to support recovery goals.
* Produce clinical reports inclusive of tribunal and MOJ.
* Work as part of a strong MDT, building relationships and linking with inpatient, community services, carers and a range of organisations.
* Receive regular management and clinical supervision, along with group supervision.
Qualifications
Seeking a dynamic, motivated and experienced mental health professional with a minimum of 2 years post‑qualification experience in mental health.
Commitment to Diversity
We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities, and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Right to Work in the UK
This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application, as the organisation is unable to support sponsorship for this post.
Other Information
The role is a fixed‑term post as a specialist community forensic worker in a Multidisciplinary Team providing a community forensic service to service users and carers, supporting transfer from secure care to the community. You will also be required to support Community teams and service users in reducing the risk of re‑admission to secure care.
There is a focus on providing appropriate training to develop skills in individuals and the service. You will receive regular management and clinical supervision along with group supervision.
At AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust)
AWP is a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care. We deliver services across various locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset. Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person‑centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees.
Collaboration and Co‑Production
We are committed to the development of a co‑production model with our service users and carers. Therefore, they will be involved in the recruitment process.
Contact
Name: Rebecca Knight, Service Lead SCFT
Email: rebecca.knight17@nhs.net
Telephone: 0117 3546311
Name: Clare Nava
Email: Clare.nava@nhs.net
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