Forensic Social Worker – London Based

Job information

  • Location: London, Greater London
  • Job type: Locum
  • Job sector: Social Work
  • Working arrangement: Site Based
  • Salary: £26 - 27 per hour
  • Published: June 5, 2025
Job reference: FSWWLMHT
Consultant: Cameron McCoy

Are you a Band 6 Forensic Social Worker looking for a rewarding locum role in West London?
We have an exciting opportunity with great pay and flexibility!

  • Job Title: Forensic Social Worker Band 6

  • Location: West London

  • Duration: 3 months

  • Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm

  • Start Date: ASAP

  • End Date: Ongoing

  • Rate of Pay: £27 per hour (umbrella)

  • Contact: Cameron McCoy – 0203 475 4175 / cmccoy@hg-mh.com


What You’ll Be Doing:

Join our team as a Forensic Social Worker and play a key role in improving the lives of patients preparing for discharge from secure inpatient settings. In this role, you will:

  • perform comprehensive risk assessments, including risk of reoffending

  • create and implement risk management and discharge plans

  • deliver evidence-based care coordination to support recovery

  • collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, local authorities, and safeguarding boards

  • maintain accurate patient records and produce formal reports for panels and tribunals


Requirements & Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • a current and valid SWE registration

  • experience working with adults in secure or forensic inpatient settings

  • strong communication, safeguarding, and care planning skills

  • the ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team

  • a commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care


Working Hours & Contract Duration:

This is a full-time, Monday to Friday role from 9am to 5pm. The contract is for 3 months, with a strong possibility of extension based on performance and service needs.


This opportunity won’t last long! Contact Cameron McCoy today at 0203 475 4175 or email cmccoy@hg-mh.com to apply now.


Why Choose Hunter Gatherer Mental Health?

Hunter Gatherer Mental Health, incorporating HG Nursing and HG Doctors, is a leading UK recruitment agency for Mental Health Professionals, specialising in locum and permanent roles across the NHS and private sector. We help RMNs, CPNs, Social Workers, CAMHS Practitioners, Cognitive Behavioural Therapists, Psychologists, Counsellors and Talking Therapists find high-quality jobs that match their skills and career goals.

With exclusive roles and a 4.8-star Google rating, we provide a trusted, hassle-free recruitment experience. We’re also ranked among the Top 10 UK Best Small Companies to Work For.


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