Newly Qualified Social Worker

This is an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker who wants to develop their knowledge and experience within the older adult mental health setting.

This post is in line with the revised s75 agreement between Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and Buckinghamshire Council. Newly qualified Social Workers carry out a range of social care tasks including assessment of need and review of existing packages of care for service users and carers under the Care Act. You will arrange for care packages to be set up or amended in line with Care Act and s117 (MHA) eligibility criteria. Training and support to develop your existing knowledge and skills is available within this supportive and experienced Older Adult CMHT. While working closely with, and being based within the multi-disciplinary team, your line management and direct support sits within the dedicated social care structure. As the post-holder, you will be required to visit people in their own homes and in placements across the south of Buckinghamshire and input directly in the Council's electronic information system, LAS. You will be expected to undertake your AYSE.

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 MHA.

You will develop a good understanding of the Council's charging and top-up and choice policies and give information and advice to older adults and their families when assessing and arranging care and support.

Work jointly with more experienced Social Workers and health colleagues to deliver a supportive and empowering service to older adults and their families.

The s75 consultation has created a new structure for delivering social care within Oxford Health in Buckinghamshire and streamlined the management and reporting processes. Social care staff remain co-located and work in dedicated CMHT teams, while benefitting from supervision and line-management within the social care framework.

AYSE's within this structure and bring opportunities for workers to extend and develop their skills and knowledge. Training and development opportunities are available from both Oxford Health and Buckinghamshire Council which provide a wide range of options for learning and development.

Benefits of working for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression


• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an increase to 33 days with continuous service


• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers


• Staff accommodation


• Competitive pension scheme


• Lease car scheme


• Cycle to work scheme