Forensic Social Worker
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 11 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £40,777 i £45,091 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 01 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Caerleon, Newport |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 2 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | REQ000236 |
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An opportunity is available for an experienced Social Work Practitioner/Approved Mental Health Professional to join the Forensic Team in Gwent, working on behalf of Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen (BGT) County Borough Councils.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate resilience and clear professional boundaries, effectively operating within a challenging yet rewarding environment. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for accurately representing patient needs with integrity and sensitivity, as well as for providing guidance, support, and expertise in complex and high-risk cases. The successful applicant will offer in-reach services to Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABuHB) inpatient wards, Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen (BGT) Mental Health Teams, and specialist community teams.
As a reflective practitioner, you will conduct comprehensive mental health assessments for individuals experiencing complex, high-risk forensic mental health conditions. This includes advanced risk evaluations and evidence-based interventions. The role requires collaborating with both inpatient and community multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) within BGT to promote optimal patient care.
A commitment to maintaining ongoing professional development and delivering a high standard of service, including wellbeing and support initiatives, is essential for this position.
PLEASE NOTE
This post covers the counties of Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen and primarily based in the Gwent Forensic Service, St Cadocs Hospital Caerleon.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive pre-employment screening process will be undertaken which will include an Enhanced Disclosure with Child and Adult Barred List.
Access to a vehicle for work purposes is a requirement of the role.
For information on the re-employment and re-engagement of former employees please refer to the Council’s Pay Policy.
About us
At Blaenau Gwent, we are passionate about the work we do and the impact we have. We empower our staff to make meaningful changes and take action to enhance our services.
Want to ask us a question?
For further information or if you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact Alison Minett alison.minettt@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk or Louise Sherward louise.sherward@torfaen.gov.uk
Closing Date: 1st March 2026 at 12:00 midnight
Interview Date: TBC
The ideal candidate will demonstrate resilience and clear professional boundaries, effectively operating within a challenging yet rewarding environment. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for accurately representing patient needs with integrity and sensitivity, as well as for providing guidance, support, and expertise in complex and high-risk cases. The successful applicant will offer in-reach services to Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABuHB) inpatient wards, Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen (BGT) Mental Health Teams, and specialist community teams.
As a reflective practitioner, you will conduct comprehensive mental health assessments for individuals experiencing complex, high-risk forensic mental health conditions. This includes advanced risk evaluations and evidence-based interventions. The role requires collaborating with both inpatient and community multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) within BGT to promote optimal patient care.
A commitment to maintaining ongoing professional development and delivering a high standard of service, including wellbeing and support initiatives, is essential for this position.
PLEASE NOTE
This post covers the counties of Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen and primarily based in the Gwent Forensic Service, St Cadocs Hospital Caerleon.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive pre-employment screening process will be undertaken which will include an Enhanced Disclosure with Child and Adult Barred List.
Access to a vehicle for work purposes is a requirement of the role.
For information on the re-employment and re-engagement of former employees please refer to the Council’s Pay Policy.
About us
At Blaenau Gwent, we are passionate about the work we do and the impact we have. We empower our staff to make meaningful changes and take action to enhance our services.
Want to ask us a question?
For further information or if you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact Alison Minett alison.minettt@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk or Louise Sherward louise.sherward@torfaen.gov.uk
Closing Date: 1st March 2026 at 12:00 midnight
Interview Date: TBC
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