Job summary
Are you a newly qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England?
Join our community mental health team in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, and work with adults in a supportive and experienced social care environment.
During your assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE), you'll benefit from a reduced caseload, dedicated supervision, and the Buckinghamshire Council ASYE programme. Your role will involve assessing needs, reviewing care packages under the Care Act and s117 MHA, and visiting service users in their homes and placements. You'll work closely with multi-disciplinary teams while receiving direct support from the dedicated social care structure. This position offers the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge within a structured and supportive setting.
Main duties of the job
- Undertake Care Act assessments for adults and their carers who are ordinarily resident in Buckinghamshire and appear to be in need of care and support.
- Using a strengths-based approach you will help adults and their families make best use of community resources to support them to live as independently as possible.
- Arrange for commissioned services to be put in place where necessary, in line with eligibility and Council policy.
- Review existing packages of care in line with the Care Act and s117 Mental Health Act 1983.
- You will develop a good understanding of the Council's charging and top-up and choice policies and give information and advice to adults and their families when assessing and arranging care and support.
- Work jointly with Social Worker and health colleagues to deliver a supportive and empowering service to 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
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.
For more information on the ASYE year within social work head to: https://support-for-social-workers.education.gov.uk/asye?preferenceSet=True which contains more information about what happens during the year and the benefits you'll receive.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
For more information on the ASYE year within social work head to: https://support-for-social-workers.education.gov.uk/asye?preferenceSet=True which contains more information about what happens during the year and the benefits you'll receive.
Person Specification
knowledge
Essential
- Social work Qulalification
- Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of adults experiencing mental health challenges and adults at risk of/experiencing abuse or neglect
- A knowledge of care and support services for adults with mental health needs and vulnerable adults
- Demonstrate an understanding of assessment and support planning.
- understanding of relevant legal frame works
Desirable
- A working knowledge of local authority electronic recording systems
- A working knowledge of local authority finance and/or commissioning processes (2)
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with vulnerable adults who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health
- Be able to work alone and use initiative within boundaries set by the Advanced Practitioner.
- Be able to work effectively within a multi disciplinary setting
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Hold a UK Driving Licence
Desirable
- Using Social care data base
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with adults with mental health needs and vulnerable adults
- Experience of working with a variety of Microsoft Office systems.
- Experience of applying relevant legal frameworks into practice
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community mental health setting
- Experience of using the LAS electronic information system
Person Specification
knowledge
Essential
- Social work Qulalification
- Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of adults experiencing mental health challenges and adults at risk of/experiencing abuse or neglect
- A knowledge of care and support services for adults with mental health needs and vulnerable adults
- Demonstrate an understanding of assessment and support planning.
- understanding of relevant legal frame works
Desirable
- A working knowledge of local authority electronic recording systems
- A working knowledge of local authority finance and/or commissioning processes (2)
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with vulnerable adults who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health
- Be able to work alone and use initiative within boundaries set by the Advanced Practitioner.
- Be able to work effectively within a multi disciplinary setting
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Hold a UK Driving Licence
Desirable
- Using Social care data base
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with adults with mental health needs and vulnerable adults
- Experience of working with a variety of Microsoft Office systems.
- Experience of applying relevant legal frameworks into practice
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community mental health setting
- Experience of using the LAS electronic information system
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
