Newly Qualified Social Worker - AYSE - High Wycombe
Are you a newly qualified Social Worker who has completed your social work training and registered with Social Work England? Are you looking for a new opportunity to work with older adults in a community mental health team in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire? Are you looking for training and support to develop your existing knowledge and skills within supportive and experienced CMHT teams?
While working closely with, and being based within the multi-disciplinary teams, your line management and direct support sits within the dedicated social care structure.
As an AYSE, you will have a reduced caseload and dedicated AYSE supervision to support you to consolidate your learning and transition into a professional role! This opportunity is linked with the Buckinghamshire Council AYSE programme as part of our s75 agreement with the local authority.
AYSE Social Workers will carry out a range of social care tasks including assessment of need for people and their carers, and review of existing packages of care for service users and carers under the Care Act and s117 MHA.
You will be required to visit people in their own homes and in placements across Buckinghamshire and in some cases visit people in out of area placements; therefore, applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a car for work. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Main duties of the job
1. 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.
2. Using a strengths-based approach, help adults and their families make best use of community resources to support them to live as independently as possible.
3. Arrange for commissioned services to be put in place where necessary, in line with eligibility and Council policy.
4. Review existing packages of care in line with the Care Act and s117 MHA.
5. Develop a good understanding of the Council's charging and top-up and choice policies and provide information and advice to adults and their families when assessing and arranging care and support.
6. Work jointly with Social Worker and health colleagues to deliver a supportive and empowering service to older adults and their families.
About us
The recent s75 consultation has created a new structure for delivering social care within Oxford Health in Buckinghamshire and streamlined the management and reporting processes. Social care staff remain co-located and work in dedicated CMHT teams while benefitting from supervision and line-management within the social care framework.
AYSE's within this structure benefit from opportunities to extend and develop their skills and knowledge in mental health Social Work. Training and development opportunities are available from both Oxford Health and Buckinghamshire Council which provide a wide range of options for learning and development.
Benefits of working for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust include:
* Excellent opportunities for career progression
* 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an increase to 33 days with continuous service
* NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants, and retailers
* Staff accommodation
* Lease car scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
Job responsibilities
To assess and review the needs of clients referred to or already within the service. To develop high-quality assessments, reviews, and plans that focus on both independence for and outcomes desired by the individual. To work in partnership with other professionals and organisations.
You will input directly into the Council's electronic information system, LAS, as well as have access to health information systems. There is an expectation for the post-holder to complete their AYSE portfolio within 1 year with progression to band 6 subject to successful completion and ability to practice at a band 6 standard.
Person Specification
Knowledge
* 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.
* A working knowledge of local authority electronic recording systems.
* A working knowledge of local authority finance and/or commissioning processes.
Skills
* Ability to communicate with vulnerable adults and carers who are experiencing mental health distress.
* Ability to work alone and use initiative within boundaries set by the Team Manager/Advanced Practitioner.
* Ability to work effectively within a complex professional environment.
* Excellent written and spoken English.
* Hold a UK Driving Licence.
Experience
* Extensive experience of working with adults with mental health needs and vulnerable adults.
* Experience of working with a variety of Microsoft Office systems.
* Experience of working with professionals within social care, including social workers, nurses, and occupational therapists.
* 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.
£29,970 to £36,483 a year, per annum, pro rata.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours.
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