Forensic Social Worker
| Posting date: | 04 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £44,485.00 to £52,521.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £44485.00 - £52521.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 February 2026 |
| Location: | Dartford/Greenwich, DA2 7AF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9277-26-0139 |
Summary
Leadership Contribute to the development of knowledge and practice of any student social workers placed within the social work team, including by acting as practice teacher as agreed with line manager Undertake other relevant training as agreed with line manager Clinical Gather information for assessment and risk analysis from the clients, carers and others such as family members. Use this information which is often highly complex and sensitive to provide appropriate reports within deadlines Ensure that all clients who are in-patients have a social history completed to inform the post-admission assessment process Undertake assessment and analysis of risk to the public and staff or others of re-offending. Develop with multi-disciplinary teams risk management strategies and care plans for the treatment and rehabilitation of clients, taking a lead in relation to their individual social care needs Co-ordinate care for clients using knowledge of different legislation such as MHA 1983 and 2007, NHS and Community Care Act, Children Act, MCA 2005, within a multi-disciplinary context. Research Maintain professional practice by keeping up to date on social work research, literature and practice development. If appropriate, undertake or contribute to research. Communication Engage with clients families and carers to ensure that they are aware of their legal rights Provide social circumstances reports within specific time periods for legal settings such as Mental Health Tribunals, which reflect the needs of the individual clients and issues of risk, and conform to the standards for such reports Attend Mental Health Tribunals to represent social care view as contained in own report and be cross-examined on content of report by expert panel and clients legal representative Maintain records in timely and accurate manner in accordance with Oxleas policies and social work standards.