Social Worker

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Transforming Lives Team working alongside the Community Forensic Intellectual Developmental and Disability Service (CFIDD) as an experienced Social Worker.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake Care Act assessments, support planning, risk assessment, commissioning, and support discharges of forensic patients with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Provide ‘Social Supervision’ and report back to the Ministry of Justice for individuals subject to section 41 of the Mental Health Act.
• Work creatively with adults who have care and support needs, promoting independence and wellbeing while managing risks.
• Collaborate closely with the CFIDD multi‑disciplinary team and external agencies, maintaining a high level of confidence and independence.
• Keep effective communication, negotiation, organisational and IT skills to develop flexible working practices.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Good understanding and experience of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act 1983.
• Experience of working with adults who have learning disabilities and/or autism in the community.
• Registered with Social Work England and possess a valid driving licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake risk management in a small, complex caseload.
• Strong communication, negotiation, organisational and IT skills.

What We Offer

• Latest technology enabling you to work flexibly
• Mileage payment
• An electric vehicle car leasing scheme
• A career pathway that provides a comprehensive induction, supervision and continuous professional development
• Excellent occupational pension scheme
• A flexible work environment where you feel valued and supported
• Generous annual leave in addition to 8 days statutory bank holidays

If you are a compassionate, resilient individual who likes to think creatively to support people in the community, then you could be just the person we’d be proud to welcome to our team here in Nottinghamshire.

In return, you will receive plenty of support and training to help you reach your potential. We will provide regular formal and informal supervision due to the nature of the complex case work.

To discuss the post or obtain further information, please contact Team Manager: Claire Clark at 01158546072.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full‑time posts, both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation. Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.