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Forensic Social Worker Job at Hellingly Full Time NEW

Job summary

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.

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.

We will also accept applicants who are seeking to undertake their ASYE at Band 5. Progression from Band 5 to 6 will depend upon successfully completing the ASYE programme as outlined in the Knowledge and Skills Statement for Social Workers in Adult Services and the end of ASYE competencies outlined in the Forensic MH social work: capabilities framework. This would usually be expected to be completed within 12 months of starting.

Main duties of the job

1. To attend multi disciplinary ward meetings, CPA reviews, admission and discharge care planning.

2. Bring knowledge of social care issues to the multi disciplinary team.

3. Advise team through knowledge of MHA, MCA and on Safeguarding.

4. Obtain and provide welfare benefit advice to patients.

5. Deliver psychotherapeutic intervention with other members of the team.

6. Visit out of area placements to monitor provision and plan care pathways.

7. Visit high secure hospitals to assess with other members of team suitability of transfer to conditions of less security.

Write reports and give evidence to MHT.

About us

We provide NHS care and treatment to children, young people, adults and older people who have mental health problems, learning disabilities or neurodiversity needs.

We employ about 5,700 staff. Many of our services are provided in partnership with other organisations. We provide care in people’s homes, in specialist clinics, hospitals and GP surgeries.

As well as being a provider of services across Sussex we also commission specialist beds. Working with NHS and independent sector healthcare organisations across the South-East we are the lead provider in three Provider Collaboratives. These cover adult eating disorders, secure care and children and young people inpatient services.

Sussex Partnership was formed in April 2006 as an NHS Trust and established as an NHS Foundation Trust with teaching trust status in August 2008. We work closely with Brighton and Sussex Medical School, a partnership between the Universities of Brighton and Sussex. In 2015, we became a member of the Association of UK University Hospitals, the representative body for university hospitals with major teaching and research interests across the UK and internationally.

Our services are rated ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission and ‘outstanding’ for caring. We work closely with other health and care partners to provide the best possible care to our local populations. We have strengths in innovation, including our work in the field of research and development.

Details

Date posted

10 June 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

pro-rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

354-FH-20625

Job locations

The Hellingly Centre

The Drive

Hellingly

BN27 4ER

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide for the social care needs of mentally disordered offenders detained in conditions of Medium security at Hellingly Centre.

The post will be pre-dominantly working with inpatients as part of the multi disciplinary team providing secure recovery.

Carry out a range of social work responsibilities within frame work of NHS and Care Act 2014.

The post holder will be conversant with legal duties under MHA 1983 and MCA including Safeguarding of Adults at Risk and Children.

Plan complex discharge packages including linking with Local Authority and other key partners

Have Social Circumstances report writing skills and ability to give evidence to MHT and reports to Ministry of Justice.

As part of multi disciplinary team attend ward rounds, CPA and undertake analysis related work.

Understand multi agency information sharing in the interest of public protection and MAPPA procedures.

Hold a case load.


Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide for the social care needs of mentally disordered offenders detained in conditions of Medium security at Hellingly Centre.

The post will be pre-dominantly working with inpatients as part of the multi disciplinary team providing secure recovery.

Carry out a range of social work responsibilities within frame work of NHS and Care Act 2014.

The post holder will be conversant with legal duties under MHA 1983 and MCA including Safeguarding of Adults at Risk and Children.

Plan complex discharge packages including linking with Local Authority and other key partners

Have Social Circumstances report writing skills and ability to give evidence to MHT and reports to Ministry of Justice.

As part of multi disciplinary team attend ward rounds, CPA and undertake analysis related work.

Understand multi agency information sharing in the interest of public protection and MAPPA procedures.

Hold a case load.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Recognised social work qualification (Degree/MA in Social Work)
  • Evidence of post registration training in relevant qualification

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of current NHS performance agenda
  • Significant experience of and demonstrable achievement in clinical practice
  • Experience of providing professional support/supervision and motivation of staff
  • Understanding of Mental Health Act, Care Act and other relevant legislation (Mental Capacity Act/Human Rights Act/etc)
  • Experience of managing staff

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Recognised social work qualification (Degree/MA in Social Work)
  • Evidence of post registration training in relevant qualification

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of current NHS performance agenda
  • Significant experience of and demonstrable achievement in clinical practice
  • Experience of providing professional support/supervision and motivation of staff
  • Understanding of Mental Health Act, Care Act and other relevant legislation (Mental Capacity Act/Human Rights Act/etc)
  • Experience of managing staff

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).


Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Hellingly Centre

The Drive

Hellingly

BN27 4ER

United Kingdom

Employer’s website

https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Hellingly Centre

The Drive

Hellingly

BN27 4ER

United Kingdom

Employer’s website

https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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