Qualified Social Worker - Forensic Mental Health

Posted 05 March 2024
Salary £30.00 - £32.00 per hour + Depending on experience
LocationEnfield
Job type Contract
Discipline Social Care
Referencerem0876967_1709638880
Contact NameHolly Astrop

Job description

Remedy Recruitment Group are currently seeking a Forensic Social Worker to work within Enfield Council.

Job Purpose

  • Safeguarding of adults and children - safeguarding referrals, risk management strategies, liaison with external agencies - Children and Family teams, Local Authorities, Police, Probation, VLO, MAPPA (referrals and attendance), MARAC, etc.
  • Engage appropriately with inpatients and families / carers in accordance with regulatory frameworks for social work - maintain clarity of role, apply interventions which encompass an understanding of the interrelationship between mental health, vulnerability and offending behaviour, identify the need for independent or specialist advocacy.
  • Undertake assessment of need & patient social issues - implement responsive social work interventions, promote least restrictive options, articulate a social perspective within a multi professional context. Contact with family, friends, carers providing information / signposting where agreed.

You will need to be:

  • SWE registered
  • Eligible to work in the UK

Why Choose Remedy?

  • Competitive pay rates
  • Access to exclusive roles that aren't available from other agencies
  • 1st tier agency
  • Up to £250 for each social work professional you refer to us who we place*

If you are interested and would like to find out more please apply to this advert with a copy of your updated CV. Alternatively, please send your CV directly