Job summary
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
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 you will 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 MHA.
You will develop a good understanding of the Council's charging and top-up and choice policies and give 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 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
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assess and review the needs of clients referred to or already within the service. To develop high quality assessment, reviews and plans which focus on both which focus on both independence for and outcomes desiredby the individual. To work in partnership with other professionals and organisations.
You will input directly in the Council's electronic information system, LAS as well as having 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.
See Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assess and review the needs of clients referred to or already within the service. To develop high quality assessment, reviews and plans which focus on both which focus on both independence for and outcomes desiredby the individual. To work in partnership with other professionals and organisations.
You will input directly in the Council's electronic information system, LAS as well as having 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.
See Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
knowledge
Essential
- Social work Qulalification
- 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.
Desirable
- A working knowledge of local authority electronic recording systems
- A working knowledge of local authority finance and/or commissioning processes (2)
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with vulnerable adults and carers who are experiencing mental health distress
- Be able to work alone and use initiative within boundaries set by the Team Manager/Advanced Practitioner.
- Be able to work effectively within a complex professional environment
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Hold a UK Driving Licence
Experience
Essential
- 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.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community mental health setting
- Experience of using the LAS electronic information system
Person Specification
knowledge
Essential
- Social work Qulalification
- 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.
Desirable
- A working knowledge of local authority electronic recording systems
- A working knowledge of local authority finance and/or commissioning processes (2)
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with vulnerable adults and carers who are experiencing mental health distress
- Be able to work alone and use initiative within boundaries set by the Team Manager/Advanced Practitioner.
- Be able to work effectively within a complex professional environment
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Hold a UK Driving Licence
Experience
Essential
- 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.
Desirable
- 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.
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).
