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.
Responsibilities:
* 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, 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.
* 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.
* 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.
Oxford Health is a great place to work. 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”
Benefits:
* 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
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sharon Canziani Job title: Assistant Team Manager Email address: sharon.canziani@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07780060837
At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own. Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.
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