Senior Forensic Social Worker (Band 7)

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Social Worker with experience of, or an interest in, forensic social work.

West London Forensic Service provides in-patient care for adults detained under the Mental Health Act in low and medium secure settings. The service supports recovery while ensuring safety for both service users and the wider community.

This role will focus on providing Social Work input within a low secure pre-discharge service. You will work as part of a well-established multi-disciplinary team, contributing to safeguarding, statutory reporting, carer support, and risk management.

The Trust is also leading a new NHS England initiative through the Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT), supporting service users to transition from secure settings into the community, improving outcomes and quality of life.

Applications are welcomed from experienced Social Workers, including those outside forensic settings, who can demonstrate strong transferable skills.

You will join a supportive team, benefit from regular supervision, manageable caseloads, and access to development opportunities across the Trust.

We are looking for applicants for a Senior Forensic Social Worker committed to working collaboratively with individuals and providers in the community to find positive and safe ways of working with people who use these services.

You will work as part of a service that will improve the lives of forensic mental health service users and their carers. This is a rare chance to be part of shaping a new service, providing opportunities to develop your skills and your career.

The applicant must have a qualification in Social work and Social Work England Registration

At WLNHST we don’t just accept difference we actively celebrate it and support it for the benefit of our staff, our patients and our community. We are proud to be part of an equal opportunity work place.

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 5 9 % are BME. Our turnover for 20 24-25 is over £ 500 m.

The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall?by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding ’.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experie nce and knowledge required . P lease view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.