Job Summary
Inclusion is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Mental Health Social Worker to join the Integrated Mental Health and Substance Misuse Service at HMP Dovegate. This is a rewarding opportunity for professionals who want to make a meaningful difference by supporting individuals in prison as they prepare for reintegration into the community.
The role involves delivering high-quality mental health care and holistic support within a challenging but rewarding environment. The Social Worker will be part of a professional and supportive team that values new ideas, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
Candidates should be qualified Social Workers who are confident in managing diverse situations, working within a multi-agency framework, and supporting individuals with complex needs.
- Employer: Inclusion
- Job Title: Social Worker
- Location: United Kingdom
- Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum
- Job Type: Full-time
- Closing Date: 07 November 2025
Main Duties of the Job
The Social Worker will be responsible for:
Assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based interventions.
Managing a caseload of service users within a multidisciplinary team and Care Programme Approach.
Acting as a care coordinator with a specialist focus on release planning.
Supporting individuals from assessment through to discharge, including care transfers to other providers such as hospitals or CMHTs.
Collaborating with various agencies across the Offender Health Pathway.
Rehabilitating and supporting service users to reintegrate successfully into the community.
Working with individuals with complex needs, including learning disabilities, mental health issues, and forensic or offending histories.
The role offers the chance to work alongside a supportive and experienced team within Inclusion, part of Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). The position also includes access to professional development and training opportunities offered by the NHS.
About Inclusion
Inclusion, established in 2002, is part of the Specialist Services Care Group of Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). The organisation delivers caring and effective services across England, including:
West Yorkshire
West Midlands
East Midlands
West Mercia
Thames Valley
Hampshire
Isle of Wight
Thurrock, Essex
Inclusion supports individuals, families, and communities affected by addiction, crime, and mental health issues, as well as those needing sexual health treatment.
The organisation is committed to providing high-quality, inclusive, and evidence-based care, ensuring that both staff and service users benefit from a supportive and developmental environment.
MPFT places great emphasis on wellbeing, lifestyle support, and staff development through in-house training and coaching, all governed by robust, evidence-led frameworks.
Job Description and Responsibilities
Full details regarding the main responsibilities and duties of the role are provided in the attached job description and person specification available with the job advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential:
Professional Social Work qualification (DipSW, CQSW, CSS) or equivalent foreign qualification certified by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Experience
Essential:
Post-registration experience in mental health services.
Prison experience is desirable.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check
This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to check for any prior criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications are welcome from job seekers who require Skilled Worker visa sponsorship to work in the UK. All applications will be considered equally.
From 6 April 2017, Skilled Worker applicants entering the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more during the past 10 years. This requirement also applies to adult dependants (aged 18 and above).
Further details can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website and the guidance for Criminal Records Checks for Overseas Applicants.
UK Registration
Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. More information can be found on the NHS Careers website.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, visit the official Inclusion website for more details — click here to apply now.