Newly Qualified Social Worker - AYSE - Aylesbury

Oxford Health NHS Trust

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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 Aylesbury, 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

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.

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

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:

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 may apply)
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted

28 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

267-BM6660235-A

Job locations

Whiteleaf Centre

Bierton Road

Aylesbury

HP20 1EG

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

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.