Social Worker

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

Job summary

A leading health care provider in the UK is seeking a qualified social worker to join their Social Care Team. The role involves working closely with adults and their families to develop care plans while managing a caseload. The team values collaboration and offers excellent opportunities for career progression, training, and comprehensive benefits including 27 days annual leave and an NHS discount. A full driving license is required along with over a year of statutory social work experience.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for career progression

Access to tailored learning and development

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Discount

Competitive pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation

Staff networking and support groups

Qualifications

• Full valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.
• Over one year of post-qualifying experience as a qualified social worker within a statutory setting.

Responsibilities

• Work with adults and their families to develop strength-based plans.
• Hold a caseload of up to 25 clients for assessment and support.
• Apply relevant statutory frameworks to promote independence.
• Use relationship-based skills to create person-centred care plans.
• Manage caseloads within supervision frameworks.
• Model good practice through collaborative work.

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Take 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• Full valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.
• Over one year of post‑qualifying experience as a qualified social worker within a statutory setting.

About the Team

The Oxford Health Social Care Team in High Wycombe is a small friendly team made up of Social Workers and Assistant Social Workers. The team works closely with our mental health colleagues, undertaking joint visits for a holistic approach in meeting the social care and mental health needs of individuals we are working with. The team is supported by a strong and compassionate management team with regular supervision, reviews of workload and opportunities for two‑way feedback and appraisal.

What We Offer

• 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

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are an Equal Opportunities employer with a number of internal networking groups to support our employees and where possible will always look to make reasonable adjustments in order that you can fulfil the role to recognise your full potential. All our employees are committed to demonstrating through their behaviour our core values – safe, caring and excellent. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.