Do you want to take a first step into the world of social working?
The Buckinghamshire Social Work team are looking for 2 Social Work Assistants to join the Early Resolutions & Safeguarding team and the South Community Mental Health team.
Both roles will carry out a range of social care tasks including assessment of need, review of existing packages of care for service users and carers under the Care Act. With the ER&S team working county wide from their base in Aylesbury and the CMHT looking at the south of Bucks based in High Wycombe.
You will have excellent opportunities for career progression into Buckinghamshire Council's Apprenticeship programme to become a qualified Social Worker. Training and development opportunities are available from both Oxford Health and Buckinghamshire Council which provide a wide range of options for learning and development.
The post-holder will be required to visit people in their own homes and in placements across Buckinghamshire and input directly in the Council's electronic information system, LAS. There is an expectation for the post-holder to train to carry out the Appropriate Adult function under the Police & Criminal Evidence Act and act in this capacity on a rota basis.
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 Care Act eligibility and Council policy.
Review existing packages of care in line with the Care Act and s117 MHA.
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 Workers and health colleagues to deliver a supportive and empowering service to older adults and their families.
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.
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
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the “supporting statement” element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values
