Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mentalhealth and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire,Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset.
The services are delivered at community bases, hospitals,clinics, and peoples homes. We focus on delivering care as close to home aspossible.
Main duties of the job
The post will be Countywide but based at the Whiteleaf Centre. The Social Worker will be undertaking Care Act and s117 Assessments to facilitate discharge from adult and older adult wards as well as undertaking s42 Enquiries for adults and older adults in Buckinghamshire. About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts. Career Progression
access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges Work-life Balance
flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave Opportunity & Access
over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE To be an ambassador and leader across social work both internally and externalto the department.To ensure the highest standards of service are provided to the residents of Buckinghamshire. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Be an ambassador and leader across social work both internally and external to the departmentTo provide a high quality and effective professional casework service, taking responsibility forworking and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision, dependent uponthe complexities of these cases and the social workers experienceTo comply with legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedureDelivering outstanding support to Buckinghamshire residents and ensure that regular monitoringand review of care and support plans is carried outTo be competent in all areas of the Professional Capabilities Framework of Social Work To ensure the highest standards of service are provided to the residents of Buckinghamshire, SocialWorkers will ensure: Work in accordance with the Better Lives framework Promote and deliver goal-based support people to achieve greater independence Promote equality as an integral part of a role and treat everyone with fairness and dignity Provides a proactive personalised approach to the delivery of care and practice Respond to peoples needs in a timely mannerFocus on improving peoples well-being Give people greater choice and control over the care that they receive Take account of peoples risks and safety at all times, identifying mitigations to reduce that risk Support people to achieve the outcomes that are most important to them using all availableresources and taking responsibility for the public purse Provide personalised information and advice, safeguarding, assessment, support planning andreview to individuals/families and their carers Key Responsibilities: To promote independence, wellbeing and a community assets-based approach to social care at allstages in the customer pathway To ensure compliance with all statutory social care requirements including the Care Act, the MentalHealth Act and the Mental Capacity Act through timely and proportionate assessment, supportplanning and review To ensure compliance within the Buckinghamshire Multi-agency Safeguarding Procedures and thatstaff providing support to ensure Safeguarding timescales are adhered to where they are not,escalate evidence of ineffective safeguarding arrangements Manage a caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused,strength-based assessments, outcome-focused plans and reviews that have clear objectives andoutcome measures in order to ensure that all vulnerable adults and families receive a service thatreflects the Trusts commitment to safeguarding and putting the needs of vulnerable adults first Demonstrate and model good practice that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths based practice, working collaboratively with adults and their families. To assist users and carers to play a full part in the social care process byextending to them advice, support and guidance including access totranslation, interpretation or advocacy services To ensure all financial assessments are requested as appropriate and to forward all relevantdocumentation as necessary Work directly with adults and their families to establish their lived experiences, wishes and feelings,using a variety of techniques, as requiredMaintain accurate and up to date records in line with Data Protection legislation (GDPR) and useBuckinghamshire Councils specific recording systems to promote effective case management. 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 andwithin the prescribed timescales Where required, to complete court paperwork, attend court, and action Court Orders that have beenmade Keep up to date with research findings, theoretical models and innovative practice within the socialwork field in order to maintain the highest professional standards Participate in regular reflective supervision and Coaching for Performance process with yourmanager to review casework and critically reflect on, and identify any areas of learningMaintain a record of continuous professional development in accordance with Social WorkEnglands / HCPCs guidance Keep up to date with organisational policies, government guidance, legislation, research andnational trends in order to maintain the highest professional standards To actively promote the Equality Policy and observe the standard of conduct which preventsdiscrimination taking place To perform all the functions of the post consistent with current legislation and within the policiesstandards and procedures established by the Trust. To take responsibility for all the functions of the post within the boundaries of delegated Person Specification
Qualifications
Qualified Social Worker Experience
Knowledge and experience of working with vulnerable adults in a statutory setting Knowledge and experience in the application of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, standards and local policies and procedures Demonstrable knowledge and experience in the application of relevant theoretical frameworks, practice models and research Findings Ability to demonstrate awareness of legislation relating to General Data Protection Regulations and Freedom of Information An understanding of Social Work Englands/ HCPCs professional standards and a commitment to upholding them in your practice Knowledge and experience of working with adults and enduring mental Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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The post will be Countywide but based at the Whiteleaf Centre. The Social Worker will be undertaking Care Act and s117 Assessments to facilitate discharge from adult and older adult wards as well as undertaking s42 Enquiries for adults and older adults in Buckinghamshire. About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts. Career Progression
access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges Work-life Balance
flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave Opportunity & Access
over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE To be an ambassador and leader across social work both internally and externalto the department.To ensure the highest standards of service are provided to the residents of Buckinghamshire. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Be an ambassador and leader across social work both internally and external to the departmentTo provide a high quality and effective professional casework service, taking responsibility forworking and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision, dependent uponthe complexities of these cases and the social workers experienceTo comply with legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedureDelivering outstanding support to Buckinghamshire residents and ensure that regular monitoringand review of care and support plans is carried outTo be competent in all areas of the Professional Capabilities Framework of Social Work To ensure the highest standards of service are provided to the residents of Buckinghamshire, SocialWorkers will ensure: Work in accordance with the Better Lives framework Promote and deliver goal-based support people to achieve greater independence Promote equality as an integral part of a role and treat everyone with fairness and dignity Provides a proactive personalised approach to the delivery of care and practice Respond to peoples needs in a timely mannerFocus on improving peoples well-being Give people greater choice and control over the care that they receive Take account of peoples risks and safety at all times, identifying mitigations to reduce that risk Support people to achieve the outcomes that are most important to them using all availableresources and taking responsibility for the public purse Provide personalised information and advice, safeguarding, assessment, support planning andreview to individuals/families and their carers Key Responsibilities: To promote independence, wellbeing and a community assets-based approach to social care at allstages in the customer pathway To ensure compliance with all statutory social care requirements including the Care Act, the MentalHealth Act and the Mental Capacity Act through timely and proportionate assessment, supportplanning and review To ensure compliance within the Buckinghamshire Multi-agency Safeguarding Procedures and thatstaff providing support to ensure Safeguarding timescales are adhered to where they are not,escalate evidence of ineffective safeguarding arrangements Manage a caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused,strength-based assessments, outcome-focused plans and reviews that have clear objectives andoutcome measures in order to ensure that all vulnerable adults and families receive a service thatreflects the Trusts commitment to safeguarding and putting the needs of vulnerable adults first Demonstrate and model good practice that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths based practice, working collaboratively with adults and their families. To assist users and carers to play a full part in the social care process byextending to them advice, support and guidance including access totranslation, interpretation or advocacy services To ensure all financial assessments are requested as appropriate and to forward all relevantdocumentation as necessary Work directly with adults and their families to establish their lived experiences, wishes and feelings,using a variety of techniques, as requiredMaintain accurate and up to date records in line with Data Protection legislation (GDPR) and useBuckinghamshire Councils specific recording systems to promote effective case management. 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 andwithin the prescribed timescales Where required, to complete court paperwork, attend court, and action Court Orders that have beenmade Keep up to date with research findings, theoretical models and innovative practice within the socialwork field in order to maintain the highest professional standards Participate in regular reflective supervision and Coaching for Performance process with yourmanager to review casework and critically reflect on, and identify any areas of learningMaintain a record of continuous professional development in accordance with Social WorkEnglands / HCPCs guidance Keep up to date with organisational policies, government guidance, legislation, research andnational trends in order to maintain the highest professional standards To actively promote the Equality Policy and observe the standard of conduct which preventsdiscrimination taking place To perform all the functions of the post consistent with current legislation and within the policiesstandards and procedures established by the Trust. To take responsibility for all the functions of the post within the boundaries of delegated Person Specification
Qualifications
Qualified Social Worker Experience
Knowledge and experience of working with vulnerable adults in a statutory setting Knowledge and experience in the application of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, standards and local policies and procedures Demonstrable knowledge and experience in the application of relevant theoretical frameworks, practice models and research Findings Ability to demonstrate awareness of legislation relating to General Data Protection Regulations and Freedom of Information An understanding of Social Work Englands/ HCPCs professional standards and a commitment to upholding them in your practice Knowledge and experience of working with adults and enduring mental Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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