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Band 6 - Forensic Social Worker - Blackberry Hill Hospital
| Posting date: | 25 November 2024 |
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| Salary: | £37,338.00 to £44,962.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £37338.00 - £44962.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 December 2024 |
| Location: | Bristol, BS16 1EG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9342-24-1407 |
Summary
To carry out the statutory duties and responsibilities within relevant legislation as prescribed by the Team / Line Manager To manage a workload commensurate with level of competence, qualification and experience within the Departments eligibility criteria and prioritisation of service delivery. To undertake risk assessments for vulnerable adults and to be responsible for action in situations where service users liberty or safety is at stake according to agreed Trust policies. To concentrate, as required by organisational needs, on specific areas of work and specialised of service user groups (eg. Mental Health, LearningDifficulties, Sensory Impairment, Drugs, Alcohol and Asylum Seekers). To contribute to the development and supervision of other social workers and to undertake student supervision, depending on the level of experience and position on career progression schemes. To concentrate on specific areas of project work requiring more developed skills. To comply with Trusts case recording standards and good practice in relation to presenting information to service users. To provide / enter accurate information into computer-based information systems and ensure that records/information are accurate, up to date, secure and maintained, using IT in accordance with agreed data - entry system wherever appropriate, and the Data Protection Act. To undertake complex work that requires inter-agency working and co-ordination. To apply advanced knowledge of a wide range of legislation and policies. To undertake and/or co-ordinate work with networks, communities and agencies. To contribute to the development of services, policies and practices within legislative and policy frameworks. To be responsible for the continuing professional development of self and contribute to the development of others. Experienced staff will be required to undertake student supervision.