We are looking to appoint a dynamic and compassionate Social Worker to join the Social Work Team at Rampton Hospital, part of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
In this role, you will report to the Social Work Manager and play a key part in delivering a high‑quality Social Care service to a forensic patient population across our four clinical care streams which includes Men's Mental Health, Men's Personality Disorder, National High Secure Women's Service, National High Secure Deaf Service and National Learning Disability Service.
We are seeking confident and motivated social worker to provide a high‑quality service to a caseload of up to 25 forensic patients and their families/ carers. You will work as part of a dynamic multi‑disciplinary team, liaising with external agencies and contributing to complex assessments and reports.
You should have an interest in secure mental health services, be knowledgeable about relevant legislation, and have a strong understanding of safeguarding adults and children.
Regular supervision, support, and opportunities for professional development are provided.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and anti‑discriminatory practice and welcome applications from under‑represented groups.
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
We are seeking a compassionate, resilient, and values‑driven Social Worker to join the Forensic Social Work Team at Rampton Hospital, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
You will provide a high‑quality social work service to forensic psychiatric patients detained within high secure services, working collaboratively as part of a multi‑disciplinary team. The role involves engaging respectfully with patients, families, carers, social care partners, and probation services, balancing risk management, public protection, and individual quality of life.
You will promote dignity, inclusion, and anti‑discriminatory practice, and take a lead role in safeguarding adults and children, including applying government guidance for visits to High Secure Hospitals.
A full UK driving licence is essential, as travel to other secure units is required.
We are committed to our Trust values of compassion, respect, accountability, and teamwork, and welcome applications from under‑represented groups.
DBS clearance is required:
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
