Advanced Practitioner (Social Worker) - Community Team (South)

Oxford Health NHS Trust; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated healthcare provider in High Wycombe is seeking an Advanced Practitioner (Social Worker) to manage complex cases and supervise junior Social Workers in the Community Team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of post-qualifying experience and a strong understanding of mental health legislation. This role offers flexible working hours and career progression opportunities within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for career progression

27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

NHS Discount options

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years relevant post-qualifying experience.
• Experience of using Social Care databases.
• Understanding of relevant legislation and the role of the Court of Protection.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex cases, including Court of Protection tasks.
• Supervise AYSE and Assistant Social Workers.
• Deliver training and guidance to the Social Work team.

Skills

Complex case load management

Supervision and appraisal of Social Work colleagues

Mental Capacity Assessments

Undertaking Section 42 adult safeguarding enquiries

Experience in Multi-disciplinary Teams

Community Mental Health Team experience

Education

Post-qualifying experience

Job description

Advanced Practitioner (Social Worker) - Community Team (South)

Are you an experienced Social Worker looking to work within a dedicated Social Care structure? Are you seeking a varied and interesting case load?

We're looking for an Advanced Practitioner to join the Community Social Care team in South Buckinghamshire. As an Advanced Practitioner you will be leading on complex cases and supervising colleagues in AYSE and Assistant Social Worker's.

In 2022, Buckinghamshire Council and Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust renewed their commitment to working jointly to deliver services to people who need mental health support within Buckinghamshire.

You will work closely with secondary health colleagues but with specific responsibility for the delivery of social care functions whilst being responsible for a complex diverse case load within the team.

Main duties of the job

As an Advanced Practitioner you will report directly to the Social Work Team Manager and work alongside the Social Care Assistant Team Manager. You will also work alongside CMHT colleagues to provide and promote a social care perspective and promote a holistic approach to the delivery of care and support. You will have a strong understanding of relevant legal frameworks within which we deliver our duties of care and the ability to communicate legal responsibilities to health colleagues. You will develop good working relationships with key partner agencies both within the Council and third sector providers, whilst being responsible for a complex and diverse case load.

The Advanced Practitioner will undertake supervision responsibilities of an ASYE and Assistant Social Worker, supporting their development as they embed their learning into professional practice. You will bring a strong knowledge of practice and legislation and support the development of knowledge and skills amongst the social care team.

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.

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
• 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 responsibilities

Buckinghamshire covers a geographical area which include culturally diverse towns and also rural villages with good transport links into London, Milton Keynes, Bicester and Oxford. The CMHT and wider social care network in Buckinghamshire are supportive, diverse and inclusive. We encourage applicants with transferrable skills and a commitment to improving the lives of the people we work to support. The mental health social care teams across Buckinghamshire actively encourage and provide training and practice development with opportunities to progress to AMHP and BIA status. We pride ourselves in being supportive and welcoming and developing a strong Social Work identity within the wider Trust.

• Being responsible for a complex case load which will include Court of Protection tasks and working alongside Social Work colleagues in the Local Authority where there is a multi-agency approach needed to support our service users.
• Working alongside health colleagues in ensuring the delivery of safe and effective care.
• Sound working knowledge of relevant legislation that informs practice and wider needs of service users, their careers and families.
• Being an excellent role model and supportive colleague to the Social Work team.
• Supporting to deliver training and guidance to the Social Work team across the county.
• Responsibility for supervising an AYSE Social Worker and Assistant Social Worker.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Demonstrates working knowledge of relevant legislation
• Understanding the role of the Court of Protection and Inherent Jurisdiction
• Understanding of Section 117 after care responsibilities
• Understanding the responsibilities of Local Authorities towards carers
• Understanding of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Understanding of the impact of severe and enduring mental health issues on people and their families

Personal Attributes

• Demonstration of strong social work values and ethics within practice
• Real interest in working within a mental health setting
• Being able to lead others and role model compassionate social work
• Willingness to undertake further training eg AMHP, BIA, PEP's

skills and experience

• Experience of complex case load management including individuals with mental health needs
• Experience of supervising and appraising Social Work colleagues
• Minimum of two years relevant post-qualifying experience
• Experience of undertaking Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest Decisions
• Experience of undertaking Section 42 adult safeguarding enquires
• Experience of using Social Care data basis
• Experience of undertaking Care Act 2014 assessments and reviews
• Worked within a statutory setting either Local Authority or NHS setting
• Experience of working within an Multi-disciplinary Team
• Worked within a Community Mental Health Team
• Experience of supervising team members

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.

Full-time,Flexible working,Compressed hours