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Specialist Social Worker –  Visa Sponsorship Available

Employer: Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Humber Centre, Willerby, HU10 6ED, England
Salary: £39,959–£48,117 per year
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Band: NHS Band 6
Closing Date: 27 October 2026
Reference: 338-8333218-26

Visa Sponsorship Available

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust welcomes applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker visa sponsorship to work in the UK. Applicants requiring sponsorship will be considered alongside other candidates.

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration with Social Work England. Overseas applicants should ensure they meet the registration, qualification and applicable immigration requirements before applying.

See also Social Worker

About the Role

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Specialist Social Worker to join its specialist team, supporting individuals across community, mental health or hospital settings.

This is an opportunity for an experienced social work professional to contribute to recovery-focused care, promote independence and social inclusion, and help individuals achieve positive outcomes.

You will undertake person-led assessments, risk assessments and support planning, while coordinating appropriate social care packages and therapeutic interventions in line with relevant legislation and professional standards.

The successful candidate will also support conditionally discharged patients, undertaking Social Supervisor responsibilities that include monitoring, risk management and reporting to the Secretary of State. There may be opportunities to deputise for the Advanced Forensic Social Worker when required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality, person-centred social work and clinical support.
  • Conduct assessments, manage risks and develop appropriate care and support plans.
  • Carry out statutory social care responsibilities in accordance with relevant legislation and policies.
  • Support service users and carers to participate in individual care pathways and service development.
  • Monitor conditionally discharged patients and fulfil Social Supervisor responsibilities.
  • Work independently and collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team (MDT).
  • Provide professional advice, supervision and support to colleagues within the Forensic Division.
  • Promote safe practice, reduce risks and support positive outcomes for service users and their families.
  • Contribute to staff development, training programmes and stakeholder learning events.
  • Support discharge planning and community consultancy.
  • Participate in incident debriefs and help implement lessons learned.
  • Maintain professional standards and act as an advocate and role model.

Essential Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate the following:

  • A degree in Social Work and current professional registration with Social Work England.
  • A postgraduate diploma or equivalent experience in a relevant area to demonstrate specialist-level practice.
  • Experience of mentoring and supporting colleagues.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation, including safeguarding, the Mental Health Act, Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.
  • Understanding of professional practice standards, audits and their application to the service area.
  • Continuing professional development relevant to specialist social work practice.
  • Experience supporting service-user and carer involvement.
  • Ability to act as a Care Programme Approach (CPA) coordinator.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, time-management and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to maintain appropriate professional relationships and boundaries with vulnerable people.
  • Ability to travel between different work sites.
  • Confidence working in emotionally challenging or distressing circumstances.
  • Standard IT skills and a commitment to equality, diversity and ethical practice.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

The following would be advantageous:

  • Accredited Practice Educator qualification.
  • Best Interest Assessor qualification.
  • Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification, or willingness to undertake AMHP training.
  • Postgraduate or master’s-level learning and continuing professional development.
  • Leadership or management training and experience.
  • Experience leading service improvements, projects or changes in practice.
  • Advanced specialist social work skills and professional networking experience.

Salary and Benefits

The successful candidate will receive an annual salary of £39,959 to £48,117, in line with NHS Agenda for Change pay arrangements.

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust highlights its commitment to staff development and offers a range of benefits, including:

  • An enhanced annual leave package.
  • Health and wellbeing support.
  • Opportunities for professional development.
  • Support from a multidisciplinary working environment.
  • A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
  • Potential flexibility in working arrangements, which can be discussed with the employer.

Contract and Working Pattern

  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working hours: Full-time
  • Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
  • NHS band: Band 6
  • Work location: Humber Centre, Willerby, HU10 6ED, United Kingdom

The advert states that alternative working arrangements may be discussed where the advertised pattern does not meet an applicant’s needs.

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Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

The post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the applicable exceptions to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Applicants who have lived overseas for 12 months or more, continuously or cumulatively, during the previous 10 years may also need to provide criminal record certificates from the relevant countries, in accordance with the stated UK requirements.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official NHS Jobs website before 27 October 2026.

Employer: Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Job Reference: 338-8333218-26
Enquiries: Hannah Bumford, Social Worker
Email: hannah.bumford@nhs.net
Official Website: https://www.humber.nhs.uk/

Important Information for Applicants

Visa sponsorship is explicitly welcomed in the vacancy advert, but sponsorship is not guaranteed for every applicant. Candidates must meet the employer’s selection criteria, professional registration requirements and applicable UK immigration rules.

Salary and sponsorship availability vary by vacancy. Check each original advert for the latest requirements.

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