Social Worker - Adult Services South team

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

30 days annual leave plus bank hols

LGPS employer contributions

Job summary

Oxfordshire County Council's South Adult Social Care Team is seeking a Social Worker to manage diverse caseloads, conduct strengths-based assessments and develop personalised support plans for adults, families and carers. You will work to safeguarding principles and statutory requirements, balancing risk and choice while collaborating with health, housing and community partners.

The role requires two years post-qualification experience, Social Work England registration, a driving licence and

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Two years post-qualification experience required.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritise a varied caseload including visits, clinics and duty work.
• Complete strengths-based assessments and reviews with individuals, families and carers.
• Develop personalised support plans using networks, reablement and equipment.

Skills

Adult social care legislation

Safeguarding knowledge

Digital literacy

Records and reporting

Strengths-based assessments

Prioritisation & independent working

Communication & professional judgement

Equality and ongoing learning

Education

Recognised Social Work qualification

Job description

A Social Worker post in Oxfordshire County Council's South Adult Social Care Team, working with adults, families and carers. The work centres on strengths-based assessments, personalised support plans and safeguarding enquiries for adults and children. The caseload includes community visits, clinics, duty work and emergency advice, with progression from Grade 10 to Grade 11. Applicants need two years' post-qualification experience, current Social Work England registration, a driving licence and access to a vehicle.

What the job involves

• Manage and prioritise a varied caseload, including visits, telephone enquiries, clinics and duty work
• Complete strengths-based assessments and reviews with individuals, families and carers
• Develop personalised support plans using informal networks, reablement, equipment, assistive technology and adaptations
• Identify and respond to adult and child safeguarding concerns, completing enquiries under legislation and Making Safeguarding Personal principles
• Apply the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act 1983 to balance protection, choice and risk
• Work with health, housing and community partners to explore support options
• Provide emergency advice when required
• Act as a trusted assessor, involving other professionals where specialist input is needed
• Keep accurate, defensible records, and prepare court reports and give evidence where required
• Contribute through supervision, briefings, surveys and team meetings
• Maintain Social Work England registration and continuing professional development
• Work with individuals, carers, colleagues and partner agencies towards sustainable outcomes

What's required

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work qualification

Registration & licences

• Current Social Work England registration

Experience

• At least two years' post-qualification experience

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of adult social care legislation
• Knowledge of safeguarding, confidentiality and information-sharing requirements
• Confident using digital systems, keeping accurate records and writing clear reports
• Ability to complete strengths-based assessments and reviews
• Managing competing priorities while working independently and collaboratively
• Effective communication, sound professional judgement and commitment to equality and ongoing learning

Checks & eligibility

• Driving licence and access to a vehicle

Nice to have

• Post-qualifying training
• Experience of equipment, housing adaptations or moving and handling
• Knowledge of wider community services

What's offered

• Hybrid working and a culture of flexible working
• Learning and development opportunities
• Copilot access and technology for agile working
• Employee Assistance Programme with health and wellbeing support
• Up to 30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with an option to buy extra time off
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions up to 18.9%
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel