Qualified Social Worker, Enfield Council, Adults Forensic Team
Location: Enfield
Reference: EN369-443
Division: Adult Services
Specialist Area: Senior Social Worker
Job type: Contract
Salary (per hour): Negotiable dependent on experience and pay scheme selected
Job Description
Qualified Social Worker, Enfield Council, Adults Forensic Team - Must be a Qualified Social Worker with a minimum of 2 years+ UK Social Worker experience within an Adult Social Work team.
The team works extremely well together to ensure the safety of vulnerable adults under the close supervision of a supportive Team Manager.
Responsibilities include:
1. Seeking a motivated individual to join the North London Forensic Service team of 18 social workers.
2. NLFS provides care for mentally disordered offenders who are detained under the MHA within medium and low secure settings including specialist services for women and patients with a learning disability.
3. Working with approximately 20 patients across 2 wards & 2 MDT's (reduced case load for part time post), assessing risk and social care needs and identifying appropriate discharge pathways.
4. Responding to Safeguarding concerns (adults and children).
5. Applying legislation and guidance in practice e.g. MHA, MCA (assessments of capacity), Care Act, Criminal Justice Act, Children Act, HRA, DVCV Act etc.
6. Working with families, victims and family victims, making referrals to MAPPA, MARAC.
7. Completing various social work reports e.g. MHT & MHAM (presenting report to the MHT & MHAM hearings), CPA, social circumstances admission reports etc.
8. Holding in balance public protection with risk assessment and the least restrictive option.
9. Working alongside a community social worker from the patient's Responsible Borough to complete Care Act Assessments, housing and funding panel applications.
10. Liaise with other professionals.
11. 36 hours per week (flexible by negotiation).
12. 2 Month Temporary Contract.
13. Start date subject to DBS and reference clearance.
Successful candidates will benefit from:
1. A Kindle Fire upon commencement of contract (see terms).
2. £20 Amazon voucher if registration is completed within 2 weeks (see terms).
3. Competitive pay rates.
4. Weekly payroll.
5. Free access to a comprehensive online training portal worth £500 a year.
6. Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge.
7. Receive up to £250 for each referred worker (see terms).
The successful candidate will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent, must be registered with the HCPC, have a current DBS, and be a car driver.
Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530.
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