Forensic Social Worker Secure Inpatients
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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Forensic Social Worker Secure Inpatients
The closing date is 11 November 2026
Job summary
Are you looking for an interesting and rewarding job?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and highly motivated Social Worker to join us in a unique post in Secure Inpatient Services- working across Southfield and Ravenswood House. Please note this is a full time, fixed term post covering a period of training until December 2027 .
You must be able to work sensitively with people with complex mental health needs who have come into contact with the criminal justice system. You will be committed to Person Centred Practice and skilled at working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary colleagues and a wider network of other services to support the discharge and successful in transition into the community.
The role provides excellent learning opportunities, and you will be welcomed into a supportive, friendly, and highly skilled team with a positive, compassionate approach to working with people who have complex forensic needs. We work with a strong multidisciplinary ethos, which is underpinned by formulation, clinical supervision, and reflective practice.
Main duties of the job
The Forensic Social Worker will provide case management to a defined caseload and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to assess needs and risks within a forensic patient population.
The Forensic Social Worker will provide a professional social work service to service users, their families and carers and routinely work in collaboration with them, MDT colleagues and external stakeholders from the point of pre-admission to discharge
The Forensic Social Worker will write (and present within formal settings) Social Circumstances Reports, Reports for CPA Meetings, Managers Hearings and Mental Health Tribunals, and Funding Panels.
You will model good practice, setting standards and expectations for others.
To attend a range of operational and clinical meetings, when required.
The Forensic Social Worker to support the social care needs of service users in the context of relevant health and social care legislation and policy frameworks
In line with above.
Working with patients who have been discharged in to the community or living in the community with complex forensic needs. Liaising with key stakeholders such as Local Authority and Probation.
Supporting Transition from hospital other than Southfield and Ravenswood House alongside wider Specialist Forensic Community Team (SCFT) not care coordinator.
See attached document for more information.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year PRO RATA FOR PART TIME HOURS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
348-SAC-12933
Job locations
Southfield
Tatchbury Mount, Calmore
Southampton
Hampshire
SO40 2RZ
United Kingdom
Ravenswood House
Mayles Lane, Knowle
Fareham
Hampshire
PO17 5NA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Social Work or DipSW or CQSW.
- Current Social Work England registration.
- Post-qualifying training formally or work based in relevant areas of social work and/or mental health, learning disability or forensics.
- Hold or a willingness to obtain Practice Educator Qualification 1 and 2 PEPS.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Social Work or DipSW or CQSW.
- Current Social Work England registration.
- Post-qualifying training formally or work based in relevant areas of social work and/or mental health, learning disability or forensics.
- Hold or a willingness to obtain Practice Educator Qualification 1 and 2 PEPS.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southfield
Tatchbury Mount, Calmore
Southampton
Hampshire
SO40 2RZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southfield
Tatchbury Mount, Calmore
Southampton
Hampshire
SO40 2RZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Hiring Manager
Nina Davies
02382311400
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year PRO RATA FOR PART TIME HOURS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
348-SAC-12933
Job locations
Southfield
Tatchbury Mount, Calmore
Southampton
Hampshire
SO40 2RZ
United Kingdom
Ravenswood House
Mayles Lane, Knowle
Fareham
Hampshire
PO17 5NA
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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