Job summary This role includes an RSU allowance of £1,446 per annum on top of your salary The Thames Valley Forensic Mental Health Service is a forward-looking, and progressive service providing high quality care to service users on their wards, through effective in-patient multi-disciplinary team-work, with ward-based Social Workers playing a pivotal role. The forensic wards include Medium-secure Acute wards, Medium-secure Rehab wards, Low secure Units, and a Pre-discharge Unit, located across three sites - Littlemore, Oxford; Milton Keynes; and Aylesbury, Bucks. The role is based at our Medium-secure Ward in Milton Keynes, Marlborough House, and you'll be working on other wards when required. The job location will require flexibility to hot-desk. We are looking for a highly motivated and resourceful, qualified and registered Social Work professional who is keen to utilise their skills, and experience, to bring the social care perspective into the forensic mental health In-patient setting, supporting service users in their recovery journey. This is a 12 month fixed term contract covering maternity leave, and can be offered as a secondment opportunity. This role is ideal for an experienced candidate who is resilient, enjoy working as part of an MDT, and sensitive to the recovery goals and needs of service users, and the team, in a busy ward environment. Main duties of the job Work within an inpatient ward as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) Contribute to pre-admission assessments, particularly focusing on identifying any social issues that are relevant to the person's recovery, and general circumstances. Identify any potential barriers to discharge at the earliest possible stage, and work with others to help overcome these. Provide support to the wider ward team in regard to both children's and adult safeguarding responsibilities. Contribute to the ongoing care planning for in-patients, and work with partner organisations and the wider MDT to ensure risk is managed effectively. You'll be linking with relevant colleagues, Responsible Local Authorities and Integrated Care Boards to ensure that patients are assessed under the Care Act 2014 and that their 'Section 117' needs are determined in a timely manner, to facilitate effective discharge, in collaboration with the patient and their family. Contribute to various statutory forums including Mental Health Tribunals and Mental Health Act Hospital Managers' Hearings. Demonstrate the skills to maintain their Social Work professional identity and ability to assert the social perspective when working within aninpatient environment. Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties About us Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria. As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team" Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent" We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include: o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team Date posted 03 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year plus an RSU allowance of £1,446 per annum | pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 267-FS7098748 Job locations Marlborough House MSU, Milton Keynes Hospital Site Standing Way Milton Keynes MK6 5LD Job description Job responsibilities Contribute to pre-admission assessments of patients referred to the Service. This will include ascertaining Local Authority section 117 responsibility, and where applicable, identifying any family, carer, or child protection issues, as well as any other relevant agenciesinvolved. Following admission, to identify social care issues and ensure there is ongoing liaison with relevant agencies, so that any issuesregarding property and tenancy are dealt with at an early stage. To have a working knowledge of relevant legislation such as the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Care Act and to contributeto assessments of needs under the Care Act 2014 and Section 117 Aftercare needs, working with Responsible Local Authority and ICBpartners to ensure arrangements are made for effective discharge planning. To function effectively across a variety of environments (e.g. wards of varying levels of security, service users homes, inter-agencysettings, etc.) including contributing to home risk assessments. To work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team to assert the social perspective and assess, plan, and implement patient centredprogrammes of care/interventions within the Care Programme Approach, contributing to the continuous assessment of patientsto help meet their needs. This includes working in partnership with service users to assess progress against identified goals. Maintain contact with families and carers where appropriate, to identify needs including referring for Carers Assessments whenrequired. Compile both non-statutory and statutory reports including CPA Reports, Social History and Needs Reports, Social CircumstancesReports for Mental Health Tribunals and Mental Health Act Hospital Managers Hearings, and present at the Hearings, and meetings. Lead on Safeguarding issues, Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) referrals and to attend MAPPA meetingswhere required to present cases and discuss patients. We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview. Job description Job responsibilities Contribute to pre-admission assessments of patients referred to the Service. This will include ascertaining Local Authority section 117 responsibility, and where applicable, identifying any family, carer, or child protection issues, as well as any other relevant agenciesinvolved. Following admission, to identify social care issues and ensure there is ongoing liaison with relevant agencies, so that any issuesregarding property and tenancy are dealt with at an early stage. To have a working knowledge of relevant legislation such as the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Care Act and to contributeto assessments of needs under the Care Act 2014 and Section 117 Aftercare needs, working with Responsible Local Authority and ICBpartners to ensure arrangements are made for effective discharge planning. To function effectively across a variety of environments (e.g. wards of varying levels of security, service users homes, inter-agencysettings, etc.) including contributing to home risk assessments. To work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team to assert the social perspective and assess, plan, and implement patient centredprogrammes of care/interventions within the Care Programme Approach, contributing to the continuous assessment of patientsto help meet their needs. This includes working in partnership with service users to assess progress against identified goals. Maintain contact with families and carers where appropriate, to identify needs including referring for Carers Assessments whenrequired. Compile both non-statutory and statutory reports including CPA Reports, Social History and Needs Reports, Social CircumstancesReports for Mental Health Tribunals and Mental Health Act Hospital Managers Hearings, and present at the Hearings, and meetings. Lead on Safeguarding issues, Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) referrals and to attend MAPPA meetingswhere required to present cases and discuss patients. We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview. Person Specification Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional Essential Professional Qualification (Degree or equivalent) in Social Work Registration with Social Work England Evidence of Continuing Professional development Desirable Post-graduate education specifically relating to client group AMHP, BIA Qualification, or PEPS Knowledge Requirements Essential To have working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, and the Mental Capacity Act To have knowledge of social factors affecting mental health service users. To have good English verbal and written communication skills To be IT literate. Desirable To have awareness of the Criminal Justice System To have awareness of national and local policy relating to mental healthcare Experience Essential To have relevant experience which should include working with adults with mental health or learning difficulties. To have experience of working within a multidisciplinary team To understand and have experience of Risk Assessment and Risk Management Experience of statutory, and non-statutory report-writing To have experience of safeguarding vulnerable adults or children Experience of assessing care needs Desirable To have experience of working with the Criminal Justice System To have experience of attending Mental Health Tribunals and/or MHA Managers' Hearings To have experience of working in a healthcare, inpatient setting. Person Specification Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional Essential Professional Qualification (Degree or equivalent) in Social Work Registration with Social Work England Evidence of Continuing Professional development Desirable Post-graduate education specifically relating to client group AMHP, BIA Qualification, or PEPS Knowledge Requirements Essential To have working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, and the Mental Capacity Act To have knowledge of social factors affecting mental health service users. To have good English verbal and written communication skills To be IT literate. Desirable To have awareness of the Criminal Justice System To have awareness of national and local policy relating to mental healthcare Experience Essential To have relevant experience which should include working with adults with mental health or learning difficulties. To have experience of working within a multidisciplinary team To understand and have experience of Risk Assessment and Risk Management Experience of statutory, and non-statutory report-writing To have experience of safeguarding vulnerable adults or children Experience of assessing care needs Desirable To have experience of working with the Criminal Justice System To have experience of attending Mental Health Tribunals and/or MHA Managers' Hearings To have experience of working in a healthcare, inpatient setting. 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. 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. 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 Oxford Health NHS Trust Address Marlborough House MSU, Milton Keynes Hospital Site Standing Way Milton Keynes MK6 5LD Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)