Social Worker - Adult Mental Health Aylesbury

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

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Social Worker to join their community mental health team, focusing on improving outcomes for adults. You will work collaboratively with patients, assessing their needs and developing care plans, supported by a dedicated management team committed to professional growth and well-being.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for career progression

27 days annual leave, rising to 33 days

NHS Discount across various retailers

Competitive pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation

Networking and support groups

Qualifications

• Full valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.
• Experience working within a mental health setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work with adults and families to develop strength-based plans.
• Hold a case load requiring assessment and care reviews.
• Model good practice reflecting commitment to person-centred care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship-based practice

Strengths-based practice

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

Are you looking for a Social Worker position in High Wycombe or Aylesbury specialising in Adult Mental Health?

Then come and join our excellent team to improve patient outcomes with a focus on working age adults.

You will be supported by a stable management team and work within a small social care team who have close links with the Buckinghamshire Council as well as working alongside community mental health colleagues within the Trust.

Our Social Work team within community mental health has arisen out of a renewed commitment by Oxford Health and Buckinghamshire Council to continue working in partnership to deliver mental health services for the residents of Buckinghamshire and those placed out of area for whom we are the responsible body.

• 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 clients who require assessment and review of their care and support needs in line with The Care Act 2014 and s117 Mental Health Act 1983.
• 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.

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
  
  

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Natalie Prescott Job title: Team Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07920766417

At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.

Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.