Newly Qualified Social Worker - AYSE - High Wycombe
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
We are a responsive and innovative Foundation Trust that places our values of Caring, Safe and Excellent at the heart of everything we do. We take great pride in our staff and believe that investing in you is key to us achieving our vision of outstanding care delivered by outstanding people.
We work with a wide range of partner organisations to deliver care and support to people in their own homes and from a number of hospitals and community bases. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
We actively support anti-racism, equality, diversity, and inclusion so, if you’re excited about this job opportunity and you meet our Trust values, but feel unsure about applying, then please get in touch and we will be happy to have a conversation with you.
We are also committed to increasing diversity in the workforce, that is why we actively encourage applications from those groups of people who are currently under-represented, which include amongst others: people with disabilities; men from all socio-economic backgrounds; people from diverse ethnic backgrounds; and people from the LGBTQIA+ community.
Good luck and we hope to hear from you.
Job overview
Are you a newly qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England?
Join our community mental health team in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, and work with adults in a supportive and experienced social care environment.
As an AYSE, you’ll benefit from a reduced caseload, dedicated supervision, and the Buckinghamshire Council AYSE programme. Your role will involve assessing needs, reviewing care packages under the Care Act and s117 MHA, and visiting service users in their homes and placements.You’ll work closely with multi-disciplinary teams while receiving direct support from the dedicated social care structure. This position offers the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge within a structured and supportive setting.
Please note this vacancy may close early if sufficient numbers of applications are received.
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.
Main duties of the job- Undertake Care Act assessments for adults and their carers who are ordinarily resident in Buckinghamshire and appear to be in need of care and support.
- Using a strengths-based approach you will help adults and their families make best use of community resources to support them to live as independently as possible.
- Arrange for commissioned services to be put in place where necessary, in line with eligibility and Council policy.
- Review existing packages of care in line with the Care Act and s117 Mental Health Act 1983.
- You will develop a good understanding of the Council's charging and top-up and choice policies and give information and advice to adults and their families when assessing and arranging care and support.
- Work jointly with Social Worker and health colleagues to deliver a supportive and empowering service to adults and their families.
Working for our organisation
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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role accurate.
Person specification
knowledge
Essential criteria- Social work Qulalification
- Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of adults experiencing mental health challenges and adults at risk of/experiencing abuse or neglect
- A knowledge of care and support services for adults with mental health needs and vulnerable adults
- Demonstrate an understanding of assessment and support planning.
- understanding of relevant legal frame works
- A working knowledge of local authority electronic recording systems
- A working knowledge of local authority finance and/or commissioning processes (2)
Skills
Essential criteria- Ability to communicate with vulnerable adults who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health
- Be able to work alone and use initiative within boundaries set by the Advanced Practitioner .
- Be able to work effectively within a multi disciplinary setting
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Hold a UK Driving Licence
- Using Social care data base
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of working with adults with mental health needs and vulnerable adults
- Experience of working with a variety of Microsoft Office systems.
- Experience of applying relevant legal frameworks into practice
- Experience of working in a community mental health setting
- Experience of using the LAS electronic information system
- All new starters have a thorough induction process, both local and Trust wide, which aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
- Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
- Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
- We are ambitious in our pursuit of excellence, driven by the belief that a fair, just and fully inclusive organisational culture enables our teams to deliver the best quality of care and services possible and we work hard to ensure that our diverse workforce reflects the communities that we serve.
- We welcome applications from all sections of the community, are an Equal Opportunities employer with a number of internal networking groups to support our employees and where possible will always look to make reasonable adjustments in order that you can fulfil the role to recognise your full potential. All our employees are committed to demonstrating through their behaviour our core values – safe, caring and excellent.
- Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
- Oxford is a world-renowned centre of excellence for research. Oxford Health works closely with the University of Oxford department of Psychiatry and the Department of Primary care, has a Biomedical Research Centre dedicated to improving mental health and the NIHR Clinical Research Facility at the Warneford site. The Trust also hosts the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) which carries out applied research that directly impacts patient health and wellbeing