Band 6 Social Worker

Job summary

Job Title: Social Worker
Trust: Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Saffron House, High Wycombe HP11 1NH
Ward:South Adults Social Care Team
Pay Rates: £23.82 per hour
Shift Patterns: 37.5 hours Mon-Fri 9-5pm

Why might this job interest you?

Oxford Health NHS Trust are currently looking for an experienced Social Worker to join their team in Oxford. If you are looking to develop your NHS experience and provide social care with the support of working within a multidisciplinary team then please do apply!

You will provide social work expertise and statutory social care interventions to people with mental health needs.

Main duties of the job

-Ensure compliance with all statutory social care requirements including the Care Act, the Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act through timely and proportionate assessment, support planning and review.
-Manage a caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, strength-based assessments, outcome-focused plans and reviews that have clear objectives and outcome measures in order to ensure that all vulnerable adults and families receive a service that reflects the Trusts commitment to safeguarding and putting the needs of vulnerable adults first.
-Provide a high quality and effective professional casework service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision, dependent upon the complexities of these cases and the social workers experience.
-Work directly with adults and their families to establish their lived experiences, wishes and feelings, using a variety of techniques, as required.
-Prepare clear, structured and concise reports for meetings, i.e. Adult Safeguarding Conferences, strategy meetings, court proceedings, DFG applications as necessary, to the required standard and within the prescribed timescales.

About us

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Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential
-Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification.
-Professional Registration with Social Work England.

Experience

Essential
-Appropriate and relevant experience which should include a thorough understanding of working within Community Mental Health services.

Travel

Essential
-Full Drivers Licence with access to a vehicle due to the demands of the role.