Social Worker

Sponsorship Jobs UK; Selby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Social Worker to join their Secure Inpatient Services team. This permanent role involves managing complex cases, participating in high-quality care, and working with multi-disciplinary teams. Applicants must hold a recognized Social Work qualification, be registered with Social Work England, and have a minimum of 12 months post-qualifying experience. The position offers NHS benefits including a pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexible working options

Access to wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months post-qualifying experience required.
• IELTS Level 7 for international applicants.
• Ability to travel independently as needed.

Responsibilities

• Hold professional responsibility for a complex caseload.
• Prepare high-quality reports for multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• Support access to advocacy services for patients.

Skills

Complex case management

Legal literacy

Report writing

Collaboration

Education

Recognised Social Work qualification

Current registration with Social Work England

Job description

# Social Worker(UK Visa Sponsorship)### Job Description## About the RoleWe are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and motivated Social Worker to join our Secure Inpatient Services, working across low and medium secure mental health, autism, and learning disability wards.This is a permanent opportunity to become part of a well-established and supportive multi-disciplinary team, where social work plays a vital role in safeguarding, advocacy, recovery, and human rights–focused care.You will work closely with patients, families, carers, and partner agencies to ensure care is lawful, ethical, person-centred, and recovery-focused — even within complex and restrictive environments.### What You’ll Be DoingAs a Social Worker in Secure Services, you will hold professional responsibility for a complex caseload and contribute actively to high-quality inpatient care.**Your work will include:*** Acting as the key social work professional for allocated patients* Keeping families and carers appropriately informed, in line with patient wishes and consent* Supporting access to advocacy services for patients and carers* Leading and contributing to Care Programme Approach (CPA) processes* Preparing high-quality reports for MDT meetings, tribunals, and MAPPA where required* Working closely with safeguarding teams, local authorities, and children’s services* Supporting safe family contact, leave planning, and child visits* Upholding patient rights under relevant legislation and promoting least-restrictive practice* You’ll also contribute to therapeutic work on both an individual and group basis, supporting recovery, coproduction, and positive risk-taking.### Clinical & Professional Responsibilities**You will:*** Complete complex social work assessments and co-produce meaningful goals* Deliver evidence-based social work interventions informed by risk and formulation* Apply anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive principles in all areas of practice* Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns promptly and professionally* Maintain accurate, lawful, and high-quality records in line with Social Work England and Trust standards* Respond effectively to crisis situations, escalating concerns appropriately* Maintain professional boundaries and ethical standards at all times* You will be supported through supervision and encouraged to seek senior input for highly complex cases.### Who We’re Looking For**Essential Qualifications*** Recognised Social Work qualification* Current registration with Social Work England* Minimum 12 months post-qualifying experience (or completion of ASYE)* IELTS Level 7 (8 for SLT) for international applicants* Ability to travel independently in line with service needs**Desirable*** Postgraduate training in a relevant specialist area* Experience in secure services, mental health, learning disability, or autism### Experience, Knowledge & Skills**You will demonstrate:*** Confidence managing complex social work cases independently* Strong legal literacy (Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Human Rights Act, Children Act)* Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams* Skilled risk assessment and safeguarding practice* High-quality report writing and professional communication* Ability to collaborate effectively with service users, carers, and partner agencies* Commitment to reflective practice, supervision, and ongoing developmentTees Esk and Wear Valleys and learning disability services across County Durham, Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York, and Selby.We believe in listening first — to patients, families, carers, and staff. Our aim is to create services that are safe, humane, inclusive, and recovery-focused, even in the most complex settings.Staff wellbeing matters to us. We actively support learning, recognition, and professional growth, ensuring people feel valued and empowered in their roles.#### Pay & Benefits* NHS Pension Scheme* Generous annual leave entitlement* Flexible working options* Access to staff wellbeing and support services* Ongoing professional development and training#### Compliance & Eligibility* Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required* Skilled Worker visa sponsorship available* Overseas applicants must meet UKVI criminal record requirements**Helpful External Links*** Social Work England (Professional Registration)* Mental Health Act Guidance (GOV.UK)If you’re a Social Worker who values dignity, rights, collaboration, and recovery — and you’re ready to work in a challenging but deeply meaningful environment — we’d be delighted to hear from you.LocationExperience3 Year