ASW - Forensic Social Worker (POC)
London Borough of Hillingdon
Uxbridge, UB8 1UW
£80,680 per year - estimated ?
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You are a committed and experienced professional with a focus on providing high-quality social work services to adults within the community. You are a warranted Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) with a solid understanding of relevant legislative frameworks such as the Mental Health Act 1983, Care Act 2014, and the Mental Capacity Act 2005. You are skilled in working with mentally disordered offenders, providing leadership and guidance to social work colleagues, and promoting best practice and continuous professional development.
As a Forensic Social Worker and AMHP, you will deliver a robust social work service, conducting Mental Health Act Assessments on behalf of Hillingdon Council. Your role involves working with mentally disordered offenders with complex needs, assessing social care needs, developing support plans, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. You will offer expert advice, provide professional supervision to Social Workers, and support them in caseload management. The job also requires you to engage in statutory assessments, manage a diverse caseload, and collaborate with multi-agency partners to offer valued support to individuals in need. You will actively contribute to service planning, financial management, and service improvement in line with corporate guidelines.
* Social Work Degree or equivalent, HCPC Registered
* Warranted Approved Mental Health Professional
* Experience with mentally disordered offenders
* Proficient in relevant legislative frameworks
* Ability to work in multi-agency environments
* Strong communication and report writing skills
* Proven leadership and mentorship abilities
* Organizational, planning, and time-management skills
* Adaptable and proactive in complex case management
* Experience with performance management and improvement initiatives
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