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 training and support to develop your existing knowledge and skills within a supportive and experienced team?
We are looking for a newly qualified social worker to join the High Wycombe Community Social Work team to complete their AYSE year. 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 section 117 reviews under the Mental Health Act.
Applicants must have a full valid driving license and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.
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.
- Work jointly with Social Worker and health colleagues to deliver a supportive and empowering service to adults and their families.
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"
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
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 desired by 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 potential progression to band 6 subject to successful completion and ability to practice at a band 6 standard.
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.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
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 desired by 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 potential progression to band 6 subject to successful completion and ability to practice at a band 6 standard.
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.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
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 and daily use of a car
Desirable
- Able to plan and priorities task/competing demands
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with vulnerable adults
- Experience of working within NHS/Local Authority IT systems/data basis
- Experience of working within a health or social care setting
- Experience of working with and implementing adult social care legislation
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community mental health setting
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 and daily use of a car
Desirable
- Able to plan and priorities task/competing demands
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with vulnerable adults
- Experience of working within NHS/Local Authority IT systems/data basis
- Experience of working within a health or social care setting
- Experience of working with and implementing adult social care legislation
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community mental health setting
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).
