Locum Lead Social Worker – Forensic Mental Health

Location: Charlwood, Surrey
Pay Rate: £40–£50 per hour (Inside IR35)
Contract: 3–6 Months
Hours: 22.5–37.5 hours per week (3–5 days)
Start Date: ASAP – Within 3 Weeks

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Locum Lead Social Worker to join a well-established private forensic mental health hospital in Charlwood, Surrey.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Social Worker looking for a flexible, well-paid locum contract within a specialist forensic setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality social work support to patients within a forensic mental health setting.

• Manage complex caseloads and undertake comprehensive assessments.

• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to support patient care and discharge planning.

• Lead on safeguarding, risk assessments and care planning.

• Liaise with external agencies, families and community services.

• Support patients with complex mental health and forensic needs.

Requirements

• Social Work England registration.

• Previous experience working within forensic mental health services is essential.

• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, mental health legislation and risk management.

• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary working skills.

• Previous senior or lead social worker experience desirable.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive hourly rate of £40–£50.

• Flexible working arrangements (3–5 days per week).

• Initial 3–6 month contract with potential for extension.

• Opportunity to work within an established private healthcare organisation.

• ASAP start available.

£250 Referral Bonus

Know someone suitable? We are offering a £250 referral bonus for any successful candidate referrals.

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced Social Worker with a forensic mental health background and are available to start within the next three weeks, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your latest CV or get in touch to discuss the opportunity further.