Are you seeking a change within your Social Work journey? Are you an experienced social worker looking for a new challenge? The Buckinghamshire CMHT Social Care Team is looking for an experienced Social Worker to join our social work team in Aylesbury. Within Oxford Health we deliver mental health social care support within a partnership agreement with Buckinghamshire Council for a fixed term 12 month contract.
Induction & Training
We have a robust induction whereupon you will attend corporate induction days, you will be given time to undertake initial relevant training and have shadowing opportunities to help you settle into your role from the first day on the job.
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.
- 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.
- Collate holistic information to ensure appropriate, person‑centred and supportive safeguarding decisions are made.
- Demonstrate and model good practice that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths‑based practice, working collaboratively with adults and their families.
Requirements
- Full valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.
Adjustments
Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.
Benefits
- 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
Contact
Name: Jo Knight
Job title: Assistant Team Manager
Email: Jo.Knight@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
Telephone: 01865 901287
