Adults Social Worker – Forensic Mental Health

Adults Social Worker – Forensic Mental Health

Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £37,185 to £50,081 per annum (starting salary for Newly Qualified Social Workers £34,902 per annum, rising to £37,185 upon successful completion of the ASYE programme)

Location:

Brockfield House, Wickford

Working style:
Fixed-base worker

This position is open to Newly Qualified Social Workers with relevant experience in Mental Health. The role provides specialist mental health support as a Social Worker within our partnership organisation under the Section 75 partnership agreement. You will be expected to provide reports for the Mental Health Review Tribunal, liaise with external agencies such as the MoJ and MAPPA, and work collaboratively with fellow social workers, the wider MDT, other agencies and community teams.

The role will involve working with patients both male and female across the seven wards, assisting with debts, benefits, and any other practical issues they may have to ensure that they are equipped for discharge and integration back into the community.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Forensic Mental Health Team based at Brockfield House in Wickford, which is a medium/low secure unit. Working collaboratively with fellow social workers and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will be part of a partnership that provides specialist support to our patients.

If you share our vision, enjoy meeting people and hearing their stories, and are a Social Worker registered with Social Work England with experience in mental health, we’d love to hear from you. You’ll have a broad understanding of our statutory responsibilities and a commitment to meeting these in a person-centred way. Experience of chairing meetings and the ability to develop strong relationships with partner agencies and the local community are also important.

A driving licence and car (or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means) is essential.

In June 2025, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated our Adult Social Care services as “Good” with a score of 73%. Our teams are busy but warm, friendly and supportive. Our fabulous team managers will help you manage your workload and develop your practice. We take your career just as seriously as you do and have a continuing professional development offer that’s second to none.

We welcome diversity and are committed to becoming a fully inclusive and anti‑racist organisation.

• Ongoing opportunities for continuing professional development
• Flexible working options
• Employee wellbeing and counselling
• Lease Car scheme
• Life assurance of three times annual salary
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Volunteering leave
• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising with service
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – access to free and confidential information, support and guidance from highly qualified professionals
• Employee Networks – communities to support you, connect you and help influence change at ECC
• Payment of your Social Work England registration fees

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