Social Worker

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Social Worker The closing date is 05 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary The Community Forensic Team is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to work with adults who have significant mental health needs and who may have offended or present a risk to others. The primary focus of the role is to promote recovery, reduce risk, support social inclusion, and contribute to public safety through effective assessment, intervention, and care coordination. The post holder will work collaboratively with service users to enhance their wellbeing, independence, and safe integration within the community. They will undertake comprehensive social care assessments, develop person-centred care plans, and support individuals to access appropriate services and opportunities. The Social Worker will work closely with families, carers, stakeholders, and members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to assess and manage risk, safeguard individuals and others, uphold human rights, and support safe community living. The role also involves partnership working with health, social care, housing, criminal justice, and voluntary sector agencies to ensure coordinated and effective care delivery. Main duties of the job The overall purpose of the role is to promote recovery, support safe community living, reduce risk, protect the public, and improve outcomes for adults with complex mental health and forensic needs through effective social work practice and multi-agency collaboration. About us Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission. Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout: Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional. Details Date posted 23 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £41,957 to £50,387 a year per annum, pro rata (Inclusive of 5% HCAS) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 367-LDF-101731 Job locations 6 Forest Lane, Kingsley Green Harper Lane WD7 9HQ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Risk Assessment and Risk Management. Contribute to forensic risk formulations, risk-management plans, relapse-prevention plans and contingency arrangements. Monitor changes in mental state, behaviour or social circumstances and escalate emerging concerns appropriately. Care Planning and Case Management Manage an allocated caseload, where this forms part of the local service model. Complete social care assessments and contribute to person-centred care plans and regular reviews. Maintain accurate, timely records and complete agreed statutory and professional actions. Recovery and Community Reintegration Support safe transitions from secure hospitals, inpatient services or criminal justice pathways into the community. Help service users access suitable accommodation, welfare benefits, education, employment and meaningful activity. Promote independe