Social Worker | Adults

NHS; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in High Wycombe seeks an experienced Social Worker to join their Adult team. You will provide mental health social care support, managing a caseload of up to 25 clients. Applicants should have 1+ years of post-qualifying experience, expertise in strengths-based practice, and a valid UK driving licence. This role promises supportive management and the opportunity to make a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current UK professional registration.
• UK driving licence required and access to a car on a daily basis.
• Experience working with vulnerable adults in a statutory setting.

Responsibilities

• Work with adults and their families to understand needs and develop plans.
• Manage a caseload of up to 25 clients requiring assessments.
• Apply relevant statutory frameworks to promote independence.

Skills

Qualified Social Worker – registered with Social Work England

More than one year continuous post-qualifying practice

Demonstrable experience of strengths-based practice

Direct work with adults

Ability to build productive working relationships

Education

Relevant professional qualification in Social Work

Job description

Job Summary

Are you looking to step into a social work role within the NHS? Then come and join us within Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.

The Oxford Health Social Care Team is looking for an experienced Social Worker to join us working in our Adult team.

The Oxford Health Social Care Teams deliver mental health social care support within a partnership agreement with Buckinghamshire Council. You can expect a manageable caseload of up to 25 active cases and supportive, approachable managers to guide you.

To be successful in this role you should have over one year post‑qualifying experience of working as a qualified social worker within a statutory setting as well as be able to drive and have daily use of a car.

If you’re looking for a role where your contributions truly matter, your skills are nurtured, and your career can flourish, we would love you to join us!

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 caseload 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

Skills and Experience (Essential)

• Qualified Social Worker – registered with Social Work England.
• More than one year continuous post‑qualifying practice.
• Demonstrable experience of strengths‑based practice, working collaboratively with adults and their families.
• Direct work with adults.
• Assessments, reviews and s42’s for adults under The Care Act 2014.
• Experience working with vulnerable adults in a statutory setting.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, standards and local policies and procedures.
• Ability to build productive working relationships with colleagues, partners and other staff.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date case records in a timely manner.
• UK driving licence and access to a car on a daily basis.
• Experience of undertaking and recording Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest Decisions.

Skills and Experience (Desirable)

• Experience working with adults in an adult mental health setting.
• PEPS 1 or 2 award.

Personal Attributes (Essential)

• A commitment to continuous professional development.
• A commitment to the learning and development of colleagues.
• Strong social work identity.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload.
• Team player and autonomous worker.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Knowledge (Essential)

• Understanding the needs of service users requiring mental health services.
• Working with health and social care databases.
• Understanding of commissioning and delivery of care services through the local authority.
• Applying relevant legal frameworks into practice.

Knowledge (Desirable)

• Knowledge of community resources and services in Buckinghamshire.

Additional Information

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer Details

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Saffron House, Easton Street, High Wycombe, HP11 1NH

Website: https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk