Forensic Inpatient Social Worker - Oxford

The Thames Valley Forensic Mental Health in-patient wards include Medium-secure Acute wards, Medium-secure Rehab wards, Low secure Units, and a Pre-discharge Unit, and are spread across three sites - Littlemore, Oxford; Milton Keynes; and Aylesbury, Bucks.

We are looking for a highly motivated and resourceful, qualified and registered Social Work professional who is keen to utilise their skills, andexperience, to bring the social care perspective into the forensic mental health In-patient setting, to support service users in their recovery journey.

The post will suit experienced candidates who are resilient, enjoy working as part of an MDT, and sensitive to the recovery goals and needs of service users moving out of an in-patient unit.

The role will be ward-based, covering our Pre-Discharge Unit at Littlemore, and will input into other wards when required. The job location will require flexibility to hot-desk.An additional Forensic Allowance of £1446 p.a. applies to this post., You will work within an inpatient ward as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT). You will contribute to pre-admissionassessments, particularly focusing on identifying any social issues that are relevant to the person's recovery, and general circumstances.

You will identify any potential barriers to discharge at the earliest possible stage, and work with others to help overcome these.

We'll need you to provide support to the wider ward team in regard to both children's and adult safeguarding responsibilities.

You will 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.

You will contribute to various statutory forums including Mental Health Tribunals and Mental Health Act Hospital Managers' Hearings. You will demonstrate the skills to maintain their Social Work professional identity and ability to assert the social perspective when working within an inpatient environment.

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East 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"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression

Individual and Trust wide learning and development

27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service

NHS Discount

Pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders