An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated social worker to join the MDT, based at the Hellingly Centre (forensic medium secure inpatient service). You will be part of the wider FHS social work team, working alongside men and women with mental health issues and challenging or offending behaviour using a Trauma Informed approach. You will link in with their friends and families and their professional networks to develop care pathways.
Responsibilities
* Attend multidisciplinary ward meetings, CPA reviews, admission and discharge care planning.
* Bring knowledge of social care issues to the multidisciplinary team.
* Advise team through knowledge of MHA, MCA and Safeguarding.
* Obtain and provide welfare benefit advice to patients.
* Deliver psychotherapeutic intervention with other members of the team.
* Visit out-of-area placements to monitor provision and plan care pathways.
* Visit high secure hospitals to assess with other members of the team suitability of transfer to conditions of less security.
* Write reports and give evidence to MHT.
Qualifications & Expectations
As a Social Worker in the FHS, you must be motivated and hard working with a passion for delivering high quality care. You will demonstrate a commitment to effective team working, have excellent communication, assessment and risk management skills and be prepared to be actively involved in interventions to prepare people for discharge to the community. Previous experience working in a forensic setting will be an advantage. In return, we offer a stimulating and supportive work environment, supervision, opportunities for personal and professional development, full trust induction and training.
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