Social Worker

My Social Work News; Hastings; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social work service provider seeks an experienced Locum Adult Social Worker for the Forensic Outreach and Liaison Service in Hastings. This ongoing role offers a competitive pay of £32 per hour, a hybrid working model requiring only one day per week in the office, and an opportunity to lead and support a multi-disciplinary team while managing complex caseloads. Join us and enjoy a balanced work-life setup in a beautiful coastal town.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Locum Flexibility

Professional Development

Supportive Team

Networking Opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in adult social work, preferably in forensic settings.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and deliver quality reports.
• Familiarity with Mental Health Act proceedings and safeguarding concerns.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload requiring professional judgement and assessment.
• Provide specialist input within a multi-disciplinary forensic team.
• Supervise social workers and trainees while coordinating care planning.

Skills

High-level professional judgement

Risk management

Assessment and support planning

Supervision and support

Use of legal frameworks

Job description

Locum Adult Social Worker – Forensic Outreach and Liaison Service (FOLS)
Location: Hastings, UK
Salary: £32.00 per hour
Contract Type: Locum, Ongoing
Working Pattern: 4 days per week (Monday–Thursday or Tuesday–Friday)

We are seeking an experienced Adult Social Worker to join the Forensic Outreach and Liaison Service (FOLS) in Hastings. This ongoing locum opportunity offers an excellent work-life balance with a four-day working week and a hybrid working arrangement. You will play a key role in supporting individuals with complex needs while providing senior-level input and professional leadership within a specialist forensic service.

Perks and Benefits

Hybrid Working: Only one day per week required in the office, supporting flexibility and remote working

Locum Flexibility: Gain varied experience while maintaining control over your schedule

Competitive Pay: Earn £32.00 per hour in a specialist role

Professional Development: Access regular training and opportunities to enhance specialist forensic social work skills

Supportive Team: Work within a collaborative and experienced multi-disciplinary team

Networking Opportunities: Build strong professional relationships across health, social care, and criminal justice services

What You Will Do

Manage a complex caseload requiring high-level professional judgement, including assessment, risk management, support planning, commissioning, and reviews

Provide senior and specialist social work input within a multi-disciplinary forensic team

Supervise and support social workers, resource officers, assessors, students, and trainees

Identify, manage, and elevate safeguarding concerns in partnership with relevant agencies

Apply legal frameworks and departmental procedures to support outcome-focused planning

Produce high-quality reports and present evidence in statutory forums

Lead and contribute to service development using evidence-based practice

Support the Practice Manager with staff development reviews and training needs analysis

Deliver casework supervision and consultancy to staff and students

Coordinate responses to referrals, assessments, and care planning processes

Act as Social Supervisor for individuals subject to the Mental Health Act

Prepare reports and attend Mental Health Tribunals and Managers’ Hearings

Maintain accurate and confidential records in line with Trust policies

Liaise with hospitals to support discharge planning and care package development

Participate in clinical improvement initiatives, audits, and service evaluations

Why Hastings?

Hastings offers a unique blend of coastal beauty, cultural heritage, and community spirit. From its historic Old Town to its scenic seafront and vibrant arts scene, Hastings provides a fantastic backdrop for both professional fulfillment and quality of life.

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