Social Worker
| Posting date: | 02 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | £39,959.00 to £48,117.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £39959.00 - £48117.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 June 2026 |
| Location: | Retford, DN22 0PD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9186-26-0369 |
Summary
We are seeking a compassionate, resilient, and valuesdriven Social Worker to join the Forensic Social Work Team at Rampton Hospital, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. You will provide a highquality social work service to forensic psychiatric patients detained within high secure services, working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role involves engaging respectfully with patients, families, carers, social care partners, and probation services, balancing risk management, public protection, and individual quality of life. You will promote dignity, inclusion, and antidiscriminatory practice, and take a lead role in safeguarding adults and children, including applying government guidance for visits to High Secure Hospitals. A full UK driving licence is essential, as travel to other secure units is required. We are committed to our Trust values of compassion, respect, accountability, and teamwork, and welcome applications from underrepresented groups. DBS clearance is required: Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.