Job summary An opportunity has opened up for a talented individual to join the Community Forensic Learning Disability team as a Senior Forensic Social Worker. This community team is part of the Forensic LD Pathway, which also includes Medium and Low Secure wards. It provides care and support for service users living in the North Central London area. It provides a combination of case management of restricted individuals, co-working with local community LD Teams, It also provides a wide range of local training and risk assessment expertise to local community teams, accommodation providers and local services. There is also an opportunity for inpatient forensic LD in-reach work. The successful applicant will work within a multi-disciplinary team, providing Social Work expertise to the team's functioning. They will have strong clinical skills and will carry a small caseload, acting as care coordinator and Social Supervisor for patients discharged from secure settings. They will be required to work proactively with the in-patient service to enhance the discharge process. The post holder will have an input into providing training to local providers on areas such as risk assessment. They will ensure that the team delivers on its KPIs and will liaise closely with the performance managers to ensure that data is appropriately collated and reported. Main duties of the job Your responsibilities will include taking responsibility for individuals' care and promoting recovery, including: Working closely and assertively with inpatient services to identify service users who are able to transition into the community, and co-produce plans to facilitate this transition. 1- Working collaboratively with service users in a recovery-focused, strengths-based way, identifying appropriate goals to promote their recovery. 2- Ensure that the views and wishes of service users and carers are central to the care planning process and that their participation is maximised. 3- Undertake care coordination duties in line with the Care Programme Approach to manage a caseload, working effectively with other members of the multi-disciplinary team. 4- Ensure that specialist forensic risk assessments are undertaken collaboratively with service users and colleagues. About us The partnership between Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH) and Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I) is going from strength to strength since it was originally established in 2021 forming the North London Mental Health Partnership. In order to meet the needs of the new Partnership services you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Enfield and Harringay Trust and Camden and Islington Trust. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis. Date posted 04 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 306-BEH-2315-A Job locations Chase Farm Hospital The Ridgeway Enfield EN2 8JL Job description Job responsibilities The Job description and Person Specification, detailing the main responsibilities and the skills, knowledge, qualifications and personal attributes required for this role, are attached. Job description Job responsibilities The Job description and Person Specification, detailing the main responsibilities and the skills, knowledge, qualifications and personal attributes required for this role, are attached. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified Social Worker Evidence of post qualification training Desirable Social Supervision training Experience and Knowledge Essential Experience of working with restricted patients Experience of working with people with Learning Disabilities/Autistic people Evidence of multi-agency working Extensive knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 Desirable Evidence of undertaking risk assessments and providing risk management strategies using the HCR-20 Forensic Community Mental Health Experience Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to formulate care plans and care packages Ability to plan and organise a range of complex managerial or clinical activities which require judgments to be made on competing factors Ability to work independently and autonomously Excellent communication skills, verbal and written Desirable Knowledge of Criminal Justice System and the needs of Mentally Disordered Offenders Personal qualities Essential Ability to effectively manage, prioritise and organise workload, and work under pressure to meet competing deadline Willingness to assertively promote new models and challenge practice not in line with the team's goals and values. Ability to deal with challenging situations and communicate effectively with patients. A 'can do' positive attitude Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified Social Worker Evidence of post qualification training Desirable Social Supervision training Experience and Knowledge Essential Experience of working with restricted patients Experience of working with people with Learning Disabilities/Autistic people Evidence of multi-agency working Extensive knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 Desirable Evidence of undertaking risk assessments and providing risk management strategies using the HCR-20 Forensic Community Mental Health Experience Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to formulate care plans and care packages Ability to plan and organise a range of complex managerial or clinical activities which require judgments to be made on competing factors Ability to work independently and autonomously Excellent communication skills, verbal and written Desirable Knowledge of Criminal Justice System and the needs of Mentally Disordered Offenders Personal qualities Essential Ability to effectively manage, prioritise and organise workload, and work under pressure to meet competing deadline Willingness to assertively promote new models and challenge practice not in line with the team's goals and values. Ability to deal with challenging situations and communicate effectively with patients. A 'can do' positive attitude 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 Barnet, Enfield & Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust Address Chase Farm Hospital The Ridgeway Enfield EN2 8JL Employer's website http://www.beh-mht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)