Job summary Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. The services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics, and peoples homes. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible. Main duties of the job The post will be Countywide but based at the Whiteleaf Centre. The Social Worker will be undertaking Care Act and s117 Assessments to facilitate discharge from adult and older adult wards as well as undertaking s42 Enquiries for adults and older adults in Buckinghamshire. About us Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts. Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want Date posted 09 August 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £21.80 an hour Contract Bank Duration 5 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number M0042-24-72450 Job locations Suites 1A & 1B, Breakspear Park Breakspear Way Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 4TZ Job description Job responsibilities JOB PURPOSE To be an ambassador and leader across social work both internally and external to the department. To ensure the highest standards of service are provided to the residents of Buckinghamshire. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Be an ambassador and leader across social work both internally and external to the department 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 workers 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 To ensure the highest standards of service are provided to the residents of Buckinghamshire, Social Workers will ensure: Work in accordance with the Better Lives framework Promote and deliver goal-based support people to achieve greater independence Promote equality as an integral part of a role and treat everyone with fairness and dignity Provides a proactive personalised approach to the delivery of care and practice Respond to peoples needs in a timely manner Focus on improving peoples well-being Give people greater choice and control over the care that they receive Take account of peoples risks and safety at all times, identifying mitigations to reduce that risk Support people to achieve the outcomes that are most important to them using all available resources and taking responsibility for the public purse Provide personalised information and advice, safeguarding, assessment, support planning and review to individuals/families and their carers Key Responsibilities: To promote independence, wellbeing and a community assets-based approach to social care at all stages in the customer pathway To ensure compliance with all statutory social care requirements including the Care Act, the Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act through timely and proportionate assessment, support planning and review To ensure compliance within the Buckinghamshire Multi-agency Safeguarding Procedures and that staff providing support to ensure Safeguarding timescales are adhered to where they are not, escalate evidence of ineffective safeguarding arrangements Manage a caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, strength-based assessments, outcome-focused plans and reviews that have clear objectives and outcome measures in order to ensure that all vulnerable adults and families receive a service that reflects the Trusts commitment to safeguarding and putting the needs of vulnerable adults first Demonstrate and model good practice that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths based practice, working collaboratively with adults and their families. To assist users and carers to play a full part in the social care process by extending to them advice, support and guidance including access to translation, interpretation or advocacy services To ensure all financial assessments are requested as appropriate and to forward all relevant documentation as necessary Work directly with adults and their families to establish their lived experiences, wishes and feelings, using a variety of techniques, as required Maintain accurate and up to date records in line with Data Protection legislation (GDPR) and use Buckinghamshire Councils specific recording systems to promote effective case management. Prepare clear, structured and concise reports for meetings, i.e. Adult Safeguarding Conferences, strategy meetings, court proceedings, DFG applications as necessary, to the required standard and within the prescribed timescales Where required, to complete court paperwork, attend court, and action Court Orders that have been made Keep up to date with research findings, theoretical models and innovative practice within the social work field in order to maintain the highest professional standards Participate in regular reflective supervision and Coaching for Performance process with your manager to review casework and critically reflect on, and identify any areas of learning Maintain a record of continuous professional development in accordance with Social Work Englands / HCPCs guidance Keep up to date with organisational policies, government guidance, legislation, research and national trends in order to maintain the highest professional standards To actively promote the Equality Policy and observe the standard of conduct which prevents discrimination taking place To perform all the functions of the post consistent with current legislation and within the policies standards and procedures established by the Trust. To take responsibility for all the functions of the post within the boundaries of delegated Job description Job responsibilities JOB PURPOSE To be an ambassador and leader across social work both internally and external to the department. To ensure the highest standards of service are provided to the residents of Buckinghamshire. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Be an ambassador and leader across social work both internally and external to the department 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 workers 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 To ensure the highest standards of service are provided to the residents of Buckinghamshire, Social Workers will ensure: Work in accordance with the Better Lives framework Promote and deliver goal-based support people to achieve greater independence Promote equality as an integral part of a role and treat everyone with fairness and dignity Provides a proactive personalised approach to the delivery of care and practice Respond to peoples needs in a timely manner Focus on improving peoples well-being Give people greater choice and control over the care that they receive Take account of peoples risks and safety at all times, identifying mitigations to reduce that risk Support people to achieve the outcomes that are most important to them using all available resources and taking responsibility for the public purse Provide personalised information and advice, safeguarding, assessment, support planning and review to individuals/families and their carers Key Responsibilities: To promote independence, wellbeing and a community assets-based approach to social care at all stages in the customer pathway To ensure compliance with all statutory social care requirements including the Care Act, the Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act through timely and proportionate assessment, support planning and review To ensure compliance within the Buckinghamshire Multi-agency Safeguarding Procedures and that staff providing support to ensure Safeguarding timescales are adhered to where they are not, escalate evidence of ineffective safeguarding arrangements Manage a caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, strength-based assessments, outcome-focused plans and reviews that have clear objectives and outcome measures in order to ensure that all vulnerable adults and families receive a service that reflects the Trusts commitment to safeguarding and putting the needs of vulnerable adults first Demonstrate and model good practice that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths based practice, working collaboratively with adults and their families. To assist users and carers to play a full part in the social care process by extending to them advice, support and guidance including access to translation, interpretation or advocacy services To ensure all financial assessments are requested as appropriate and to forward all relevant documentation as necessary Work directly with adults and their families to establish their lived experiences, wishes and feelings, using a variety of techniques, as required Maintain accurate and up to date records in line with Data Protection legislation (GDPR) and use Buckinghamshire Councils specific recording systems to promote effective case management. Prepare clear, structured and concise reports for meetings, i.e. Adult Safeguarding Conferences, strategy meetings, court proceedings, DFG applications as necessary, to the required standard and within the prescribed timescales Where required, to complete court paperwork, attend court, and action Court Orders that have been made Keep up to date with research findings, theoretical models and innovative practice within the social work field in order to maintain the highest professional standards Participate in regular reflective supervision and Coaching for Performance process with your manager to review casework and critically reflect on, and identify any areas of learning Maintain a record of continuous professional development in accordance with Social Work Englands / HCPCs guidance Keep up to date with organisational policies, government guidance, legislation, research and national trends in order to maintain the highest professional standards To actively promote the Equality Policy and observe the standard of conduct which prevents discrimination taking place To perform all the functions of the post consistent with current legislation and within the policies standards and procedures established by the Trust. To take responsibility for all the functions of the post within the boundaries of delegated Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified Social Worker Experience Essential Knowledge and experience of working with vulnerable adults in a statutory setting Knowledge and experience in the application of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, standards and local policies and procedures Demonstrable knowledge and experience in the application of relevant theoretical frameworks, practice models and research Findings Ability to demonstrate awareness of legislation relating to General Data Protection Regulations and Freedom of Information An understanding of Social Work Englands/ HCPCs professional standards and a commitment to upholding them in your practice Desirable Knowledge and experience of working with adults experiencing severe and enduring mental illness Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified Social Worker Experience Essential Knowledge and experience of working with vulnerable adults in a statutory setting Knowledge and experience in the application of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, standards and local policies and procedures Demonstrable knowledge and experience in the application of relevant theoretical frameworks, practice models and research Findings Ability to demonstrate awareness of legislation relating to General Data Protection Regulations and Freedom of Information An understanding of Social Work Englands/ HCPCs professional standards and a commitment to upholding them in your practice Desirable Knowledge and experience of working with adults experiencing severe and enduring mental illness 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). Employer details Employer name NHS Professionals Limited Address Suites 1A & 1B, Breakspear Park Breakspear Way Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 4TZ Employer's website https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)