Social Worker | Adults

Job summary

Are you looking to step into a social work role within the NHS? Then come and join us within Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.

The Oxford Health Social Care Team is looking for an experienced Social Worker to join us working in our Adult team.

The Oxford Health Social Care Teams deliver mental health social care support within a partnership agreement with Buckinghamshire Council. You can expect a manageable caseload of up to 25 active cases and supportive, approachable managers to guide you.

To be successful in this role you should have completed your ASYE year and have been working as a qualified social worker within a statutory setting as well as being able to drive and have daily use of a car.

If you're looking for a role where your contributions truly matter, your skills are nurtured, and your career can flourish, we would love you to join us!

Main duties of the job

-Work with adults, and their families, who may be placed in a range of community and placement settings, to form an understanding of their needs and wishes and develop strength-based plans.
-Hold a case load of up to 25 with clients who require assessment and review of their care and support needs in line with The Care Act 2014
-Understand and apply the relevant statutory frameworks to promote independence and autonomy while balancing risks and the needs of others including children and vulnerable adults.
-You will use relationship based Social Work skills to understand the needs of this adult service user group and work collaboratively to create care and support plans that reflect person-centred outcomes.
-To provide a high quality and effective professional approach, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision, dependent upon the complexities of these cases and the social worker's experience.
-Demonstrate and model good practice that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths-based practice, working collaboratively with adults and their families.

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

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

Why should you join the High Wycombe Social Care Team?

The Oxford Health Social Care Team in High Wycombe is a small friendly team made up with Social Workers and Assistant Social Workers. As a team we are hardworking and conscientious in our approach, striving to provide the best service for the residents of Buckinghamshire open to the Community Mental Health Team. We work closely with our mental health colleagues undertaking joint visits for a holistic approach in meeting the social care and mental health needs of individuals we are working with.

The team are supported by a strong and compassionate management team with regular supervision, reviews of workload, and opportunities for two-way feedback and appraisals.

Join our passionate and supportive Oxford Health Social Care Team in High Wycombe, where every day brings the opportunity to make a real difference. Youll be part of a welcoming, close-knit group of Social Workers and Assistant Social Workers who are dedicated to providing outstanding care to the residents of Buckinghamshire supported by the Community Mental Health Team.

We pride ourselves on our collaborative, hardworking spirit and our commitment to holistic, person-centred support. Working alongside our mental health colleagues, youll take part in joint visits and develop innovative solutions that address both the social care and mental health needs of the people we serve.

Our team is strengthened by experienced, compassionate managers who prioritise your professional development and well-being. Youll benefit from regular supervision, manageable workloads, ongoing feedback, and appraisal opportunitiesensuring you always feel valued and empowered to grow.

If youre looking for a role where your contributions truly matter, your skills are nurtured, and your career can flourish, we would love you to join us!

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person Specification

Skills and Experience

Essential
-Qualified Social Worker - Registered with Social Work England
-More than one year continuous post-qualifying practice.
-Demonstrable experience strengths-based practice, working collaboratively with adults and their families.
-Demonstrable experience of undertaking direct work with adults
-Experience of undertaking assessments, reviews and s42's for adults under The Care Act 2014
-Knowledge and experience of working with vulnerable adults in a statutory setting
-Knowledge and experience in the application of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, standards and local policies and procedures
-Demonstrable ability to build sound, productive working relationships with colleagues, partners and other staff.
-Ability to maintain accurate and up to date case records in a timely manner
-UK Driving licence and access to a car on daily basis
-Knowledge and experience of undertaking and recording Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest Decisions

Desirable
-Experience of working in adults in a mental health setting
-PEPS 1 or 2 award

Personal Attributes

Essential
-A commitment to Continuous Professional Development
-A commitment to the learning and development of colleagues
-Have a strong social work identity
-Ability to manage a complex case load
-Being able to work as a team player as well as autonomously
-Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times

Knowledge

Essential
-Understanding the needs of service users requiring mental health services
-Working with health and social care data bases
-Understanding of commissioning and the delivery of care services through the local authority.
-Applying relevant legal frameworks into practice

Desirable
-Knowledge of community resources and services in Buckinghamshire