Adult Social Worker - PERMANENT

Job Title: Adults Forensic Social Worker
Location: Manchester City Council
Salary: £36,124 - £38,626 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Description

Manchester City Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Forensic Social Worker to join our Adults Social Care Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with individuals within forensic mental health and criminal justice settings, supporting them to achieve positive outcomes while managing risk and promoting public safety.
You will work closely with multi-agency partners, including health professionals, probation services, and the police, to ensure that individuals receive the right support to facilitate rehabilitation, recovery, and reintegration into the community where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Undertake complex assessments of individuals within forensic settings, identifying risks, needs, and support requirements.
• Develop and implement care plans in line with relevant legislation, ensuring person-centred and strengths-based approaches.
• Work in partnership with mental health services, probation, courts, and other agencies to manage risk and promote rehabilitation.
• Provide expert advice and support to professionals working with individuals who have forensic backgrounds or are subject to criminal justice orders.
• Prepare and present reports for Mental Health Tribunals, Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA), and court proceedings.
• Advocate for service users, ensuring their rights and needs are recognised while balancing public protection considerations.
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure all work adheres to legal and professional standards.

Requirements

• Qualifications: Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.
• Experience: Demonstrable experience working in forensic, mental health, or criminal justice settings.
• Skills: Strong risk assessment, report writing, and communication skills.
• Knowledge: Understanding of the Mental Health Act, Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, MAPPA, and safeguarding frameworks.
• Other Requirements: Ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-agency team, ensuring a collaborative and proactive approach to risk management.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary with structured career progression opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Ongoing professional development, training, and reflective supervision.
• Opportunity to work in a diverse, forward-thinking city committed to innovation in social care.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Forensic Social Worker looking for a rewarding role where you can make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email me your CV – Christopher.richardson@servicecare.org.uk

If this role isn’t right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.