Oxford Health NHS Trust

Social Worker | Adults - High Wycombe

The closing date is 10 July 2025

Job summary

Are you looking to step up into a band 6 social work role? Or looking for a change of pace in your work?

The Buckinghamshire Social Care Team is looking for an Social Worker to join us working in our Adult team.

The Buckinghamshire Social Care Teams within Oxford Health deliver mental health social care support within a partnership agreement with Buckinghamshire Council.

You can expect a manageable caseload of up to 25 active cases and supportive, approachable managers to guide you.

We have a robust induction whereupon you will attend corporate induction days, you will be given time to undertake initial relevant training and have shadowing opportunities to help you settle into your role from the first day on the job.

Why join us?

High Wycombe has very good transport links including easy access to M25 and M40 and therefore, we are commutable from various locations including Slough, Reading, Hillingdon, Luton and Bedfordshire. We are also outside of the ULEZ zone.

Oxford Health are an organisation that cares about employee wellbeing, and we recognise if staff feel valued, supported and appreciated this then enables them to support the most vulnerable people in the community. To achieve that our management and supervision are first class - with regular reviews of workload, and opportunities for two-way feedback and appraisals.

Main duties of the job

Work with adults, and their families, who may be placed in a range of community and placement settings, to form an understanding of their needs and wishes and develop strength-based plans.
Hold a case load of up to 25 with clients who require assessment and review of their care and support needs in line with The Care Act 2014
Understand and apply the relevant statutory frameworks to promote independence and autonomy while balancing risks and the needs of others including children and vulnerable adults.
You will use relationship based Social Work skills to understand the needs of this adult service user group and work collaboratively to create care and support plans that reflect person-centred outcomes.
To provide a high quality and effective professional approach, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision, dependent upon the complexities of these cases and the social worker's experience.
Demonstrate and model good practice that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths-based practice, working collaboratively with 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.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able 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"

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

Date posted

19 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

267-BM7274257

Job locations

Saffron House

Easton Street

High Wycombe

HP11 1NH

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Skills and Experience

Essential

Qualified Social Worker - Registered with Social Work England
More than one year continuous post-qualifying practice.
Demonstrable experience strengths-based practice, working collaboratively with adults and their families.
Demonstrable experience of undertaking direct work with adults
Experience of undertaking assessments, reviews and s42's for adults under The Care Act 2014
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 ability to build sound, productive working relationships with colleagues, partners and other staff.
Ability to maintain accurate and up to date case records in a timely manner
UK Driving licence and access to a car on daily basis

Desirable

Experience of working in adults in a mental health setting
PEPS 1 or 2 award

Personal Attributes

Essential

A commitment to Continuous Professional Development
A commitment to the learning and development of colleagues
Have a strong social work identity
Ability to manage a complex case load
Being able to work as a team player as well as autonomously
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding the needs of service users requiring mental health services
Working with health and social care data bases
Understanding of commissioning and the delivery of care services through the local authority.
Applying relevant legal frameworks into practice

Desirable

Knowledge of community resources and services in Buckinghamshire

Person Specification

Skills and Experience

Essential

Qualified Social Worker - Registered with Social Work England
More than one year continuous post-qualifying practice.
Demonstrable experience strengths-based practice, working collaboratively with adults and their families.
Demonstrable experience of undertaking direct work with adults
Experience of undertaking assessments, reviews and s42's for adults under The Care Act 2014
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 ability to build sound, productive working relationships with colleagues, partners and other staff.
Ability to maintain accurate and up to date case records in a timely manner
UK Driving licence and access to a car on daily basis

Desirable

Experience of working in adults in a mental health setting
PEPS 1 or 2 award

Personal Attributes

Essential

A commitment to Continuous Professional Development
A commitment to the learning and development of colleagues
Have a strong social work identity
Ability to manage a complex case load
Being able to work as a team player as well as autonomously
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding the needs of service users requiring mental health services
Working with health and social care data bases
Understanding of commissioning and the delivery of care services through the local authority.
Applying relevant legal frameworks into practice

Desirable

Knowledge of community resources and services in Buckinghamshire

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

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Saffron House

Easton Street

High Wycombe

HP11 1NH

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Saffron House

Easton Street

High Wycombe

HP11 1NH

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)