Forensic Social Worker
The post holder will be based within the Peterborough Adult Mental Health Social Work Team, with line management provided by the Social Work Team Manager.
Forensic social work provides statutory social work to restricted community patients under the Ministry of Justice, including Social Supervision.
Driving is essential.
This role this relates specifically to those people who have needs associated with their mental health and are eligible for care and support from Peterborough City Council - Adult Social Care.
Now is a great time to join us and be part of this service. In return for working with us, you will have access to an amazing range of benefits including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 25 days per year + bank holidays (FTE) + option to purchase up to an additional ten days per year (FTE)
- Comprehensive pension scheme with employer contributions of 17.5% (current)
- Immediate life cover (x3 times your annual salary) and ill-health protection (applicable to those enrolled in LGPS)
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
- Discounted private medical insurance
- Access to a car lease salary sacrifice and cycle to work scheme
- Funded professional or subscription fees where qualification or membership of a professional body is an essential part of the role
This role will include support to those people with eligible needs who are currently cared for within the geographic area of Norfolk.
This is a rolling campaign so please don't wait for the closing date to apply, we aim to review all applications quickly and contact you soon after your first application.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Peterborough and want our workforce to reflect this diversity, which we believe is beneficial for our employees, the organisation and the communities we serve.