Children & Young Person's Social Worker

Job summary

Are you interested in working in a team that delivers services to young people facing mental health challenges?

If you are not already working in a CAMHS setting we can immerse you in mental health services and train and develop you within our experienced team. There has never been a better time to join Oxford Health CAMHS and this post is based in our Getting More Help (GMH) team where you will deliver a high quality, comprehensive mental health service for children, young people and their families who are experiencing mental health difficulties.

Within Children & Adolescent Mental Health Services in Buckinghamshire we are looking for motivated Social Workers who are looking to work in a great team alongside other social workers, occupational therapists and nurses, all of whom are dedicated to improving services for young people. You may be working in the NHS already, a local authority, or an alternative setting and looking to gain exposure in a new area. Either way, we have a career path ready for you.

Whilst this is a full time role, we will also consider part time or other work patterns for this post so please do get in touch if you have any questions.

This role is also eligible for an incentive scheme of £3,500 paid at intervals over an 18-month period. All payments are pro-rata, non-pensionable and subject to a clawback clause. Please note that only employees external to Oxford Health NHS are eligible for this scheme.

Main duties of the job

Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualised care plans, and regularly review and adjust these plans to meet the evolving needs of young people and their families.
Provide educational resources and practical support using evidence-based interventions, fostering a collaborative and recovery-focused environment.
Identify potential risks, develop and implement risk management plans, and encourage positive risk-taking to promote growth and resilience.
Offer clinical guidance, support, and supervision to team members, promoting best practices and continuous professional development.
Participate in activities to improve service effectiveness, contribute to service outcome evaluations, and collaborate with team members to implement improvements
The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression
Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
Competitive pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope the information in this advert has given you a comprehensive outline of what to expect. As a team we are looking for motivated and enthusiastic learners who work well within a team. We are experts in mental health so can help you develop your knowledge in this area and the attached job description and person specification will give you more of an outline of what we are seeking. What we want to know from you in your supporting statement is why you would like to work in mental health services with young people.

We spoke with the team and they had this to say about working here:"I cannot speak highly enough of the team I work with. Getting more help is full of compassionate , kind, hardworking people who are an absolute pleasure to work with. Best team I have ever worked in by far!"

"I am incredibly proud to work for our Trust and to work with so many people who are so committed to helping to support young people and their families. CAMHS feels like one big family, and it is a great place to be where everyone works collaboratively and helps supports each other in the quest to trying to provide the best care to our patients."

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

Relevant professional mental health qualification as Social Worker
Current registration with relevant professional body: HCPC/Social Work England
Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

Post graduate qualification in therapeutic modality e.g. IAPT CBT

Experience

Essential

Experience of being a Care coordinator or managing a case load

Desirable

Working with children, young people and families

Knowledge and further training/skills

Essential

Formulating policies/procedures
Risk assessment and management skills, particularly in relation to Safeguarding children and young people
Caseload Management
Effective communicator with patients, carers and staff

Desirable

Knowledge or experience of a range of evidence-based interventions i.e. motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy and a psychological therapy (i.e. CBT/DBT)
Student supervisor