Social Worker Adults Buckinghamshire
1 week ago
Job summary
This is a Social Worker post which will improve outcomes for adults in Buckinghamshire. There may be opportunities to work with older adults and our transitions team, depending on needs of service user group. You will be supported by an Assistant Team Manager and work within a small team who have close links with the Buckinghamshire Council as well as working alongside community health colleagues within Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust. 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.
Our social work team within community mental health has arisen out of a renewed commitment by Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and Buckinghamshire Council to continue working in partnership to deliver mental health services for the residents of Buckinghamshire and those placed out of area for whom we are the responsible body.
The post-holder will have strong Social Work values and a commitment to improving the lives of adults with complex health and social care needs.
Main duties of the job
Be an ambassador and leader across social work both internally and external to the department.
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.
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.
To 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 worker's experience.- To comply with legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedure.- Delivering outstanding support to Buckinghamshire residents and ensure that regular monitoring and review of care and support plans is carried out.- To be competent in all areas of the Professional Capabilities Framework of Social Work.- Demonstrate and model good practice that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths-based practice, working collaboratively with adults and their families.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East 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"
At Oxford Health 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 may apply) Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team Job descriptionJob responsibilities
Buckinghamshire is a county which includes both culturally diverse towns and rural villages with good transport links into London, Oxford, Milton Keynes and Bicester. The Social Care staff group in Buckinghamshire mental health services is a supportive, diverse and inclusive network. We encourage applicants with transferable skills and a commitment to improving the lives of the people we work to support. The mental health social care teams across Buckinghamshire actively encourage and provide training and practice development with opportunities to progress to AMHP and BIA status. We pride ourselves in being supportive and welcoming and are committed to developing a strong Social Work identity within with wider mental health Trust.
See Job Description/Person Specification for full details.
Person SpecificationSkills and Experience
Essential
Experience of working with working as a registered social worker in a statutory setting More than one year continuous post-qualifying practice. Experience of working within relevant Legal frameworks. Experience of working with families and carers.Desirable
Experience of working in Adults in a mental health setting AMHP or BIA qualification PEPS 1 or 2 award undertaking assessments, reviews and s42's for adults under The Care Act 2014Personal Attributes
Essential
A commitment to Continuous Professional Development A commitment to the learning and development of colleaguesKnowledge
Essential
Understanding the needs of service users requiring mental health services Working with health and social care data bases Understanding of commissioning through the local authority for service usersDesirable
knowledge of community resources and services in Buckinghamshire understanding of the application of policies and procedures that inform decision making-
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