Children and Young Person's Social Worker

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking motivated Social Workers to join their Children & Adolescent Mental Health Services team. This role involves triaging referrals, providing consultative advice, and delivering training to enhance children's mental health services. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and be ready to travel independently. The organization values motivation and shared values alongside experience, offering a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Access to tailored learning and development

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS discounts

Competitive pension scheme

Lease car and cycle-to-work schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Support groups hosted by Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health services.
• Ability to travel independently between sites.

Responsibilities

• Triage new referrals and refer clients appropriately.
• Deliver training to the children's workforce.
• Provide consultative advice on children's mental health.

Skills

Communication

Consultative Advice

Triage

Education

HCPC Registration

NMC Pin

Job description

Are you keen to work with children and young people experiencing mental health challenges? Or do you want a change of clinical environment?

Within Children & Adolescent Mental Health Services in Buckinghamshire, we are looking for motivated Social Workers to join a dedicated team alongside other social workers, occupational therapists, and nurses, all committed to improving services for young people. Whether you are currently working in the NHS, a local authority, or an alternative setting and seeking exposure in a new area, we have a career path for you.

Role Overview

You will join our Single Point of Access (SPA) team, a vital frontline service and the first contact point for new referrals and inquiries, including self-referrals and those from parents, carers, and professionals. Your role will be crucial in ensuring timely clinical triage and appropriate signposting to support services.

1. Triage new referrals, following service protocols, and referring clients to the appropriate service or back to the referral agent as needed.
2. Deliver training to the wider children's workforce to ensure staff are equipped with necessary skills and knowledge.
3. Provide consultative advice to parents, carers, and professionals on supporting children's mental health and emotional wellbeing.
4. Support service delivery to meet national guidance and local key performance indicators.
5. Use communication skills to understand and address sensitive issues, develop tailored interventions, and collaborate with external agencies to ensure appropriate interventions.

The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential. For applicants outside the UK, full qualification, passing the OSCE, and holding an NMC pin or HCPC registration are required.

About Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

We provide physical, mental health, and social care across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath, and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics, and homes, aiming to provide care as close to home as possible.

Our Vision and Values

Our vision is to ensure everyone receives: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”. Our values are: “Caring, safe, and excellent”.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored learning and development
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS discounts
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car and cycle-to-work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
• Support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Contact for Further Details

Name: Dorothy Dan-Cooke
Job Title: Operational Lead
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, we value not only experience but also motivation and shared values. If you are excited about this opportunity but unsure if you meet all requirements, please contact us to discuss further before applying.