Job Title: Social Worker
Trust: Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Saffron House, High Wycombe HP11 1NH
Ward: South Adults Social Care Team
Pay Rates: £22.99 per hour
Shift Patterns: 37.5 hours Mon-Fri 9-5pm
Why might this job interest you?
Oxford Health NHS Trust are currently looking for an experienced Social Worker to join their team in Oxford. If you are looking to develop your NHS experience and provide social care with the support of working within a multidisciplinary team– then please do apply
You will provide social work expertise and statutory social care interventions to people with mental health needs.
What you can add:
* Ensure compliance with all statutory social care requirements including the Care Act, the Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act through timely and proportionate assessment, support planning and review.
* Manage a caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, strength-based assessments, outcome-focused plans and reviews that have clear objectives and outcome measures in order to ensure that all vulnerable adults and families receive a service that reflects the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and putting the needs of vulnerable adults first.
* Provide a high quality and effective professional casework service, 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.
* Work directly with adults and their families to establish their lived experiences, wishes and feelings, using a variety of techniques, as required.
* Prepare clear, structured and concise reports for meetings, i.e. Adult Safeguarding Conferences, strategy meetings, court proceedings, DFG applications as necessary, to the required standard and within the prescribed timescales.
What you'll need:
Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification.
Professional Registration with Social Work England.
Appropriate and relevant experience which should include a thorough understanding of working within Community Mental Health services.
Full Drivers Licence with access to a vehicle due to the demands of the role.
In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of:
Relevant Qualifications
Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.
The benefits we can offer you in return:
· Putting People in Places to Care – be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
· Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
· Blue Light Card – NHS Discount Provider.
· First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
· Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
· Working options to suit your lifestyle– being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
· Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP's own academy.
· Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
· Being part of the NHSP Community means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.
Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.
Apply Today
By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: £22.99 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
Work Location: In person