Job summary
Oxford Health Foundation Trust Forensic Service is developing and delivering a new integrated model of mental health care for men in prisons across the region.
We are looking for forward thinking, innovative, creative, compassionate and reflective senior social workers, who will be able to offer a wide range of interventions in busy and challenging environments.
You will be managing a caseload of patients in a person-centred way to plan, deliver and evaluate care, whilst being supported by a well-resourced multidisciplinary team (MDT).
As part of the MDT you will ensure that the social perspective is at the forefront of the patients care. You will apply social work values and methods to help ensure that there is a holistic approach to patients care.
You will be able to develop your own practice, and support others to develop theirs, in partnership with primary health care providers and prison staff.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible to the integrated Mental Health Team Manager who will allocate, monitor, and review all work through regular and formal supervision alongside the senior practitioner. You will be working closely with colleagues from other disciplines in an efficient and effective way.
You will have a key role to play in assessing and accessing services for service users who are currently in prison. The emphasis of your work will focus on facilitating and supporting early assessment and identification of need. Where necessary, a timely Mental Health Act transfer to secure hospital will be facilitated, with you holding a key role in coordinating this.
We'll need you to be an integrated and supportive member of the team and to work autonomously within professional guidelines and comply with the governance of social work practice within the area served.
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:
1. Excellent opportunities for career progression
2. Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
3. 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
4. NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
5. Competitive pension scheme
6. Lease car scheme
7. Cycle to work scheme
8. Employee Assistance Programme
9. Mental Health First Aiders
10. Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
11. Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
In this role, we'll need you to implement policies and enact service developments and policy changes within own area of practice as agreed with the relevant lead social worker and/or team leader.
You will provide support to the wider multidisciplinary team regarding both childrens and adult safeguarding responsibilities, and will also demonstrate the skills to maintain your Social Work professional identity and assert the social perspective when working within the prison environment.
Please see attached Job Description/Person Specification for full duties.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
12. Professional Social Work qualification, DipSW, CQSW, CSS or Foreign qualification where certified by Health Professionals Counci
13. Ensuring registration with the Health and Care Professions Council at all times
Desirable
14. AMHP status or willingness to train
Experience
Essential
15. Experience of working with service users with complex mental health problems.
Knowledge
Essential
16. n depth knowledge of legislation as it relates to people with mental health difficulties.
17. Good organisational skills - and ability to manage time, prioritise work and meet deadlines.