Social Worker

Job summary 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.
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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 description Job responsibilities JOB PURPOSETo 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 RESPONSIBILITIESBe an ambassador and leader across social work both internally and external to the department To 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 experience To comply with legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedure Delivering outstanding support to Buckinghamshire residents and ensure that regular monitoringand review of care and support plans is carried out To be competent in all areas of the Professional Capabilities Framework of Social WorkTo ensure the highest standards of service are provided to the residents of Buckinghamshire, SocialWorkers will ensure:Work in accordance with the Better Lives frameworkPromote and deliver goal-based support people to achieve greater independencePromote equality as an integral part of a role and treat everyone with fairness and dignityProvides a proactive personalised approach to the delivery of care and practiceRespond to peoples needs in a timely manner Focus on improving peoples well-beingGive people greater choice and control over the care that they receiveTake account of peoples risks and safety at all times, identifying mitigations to reduce that riskSupport people to achieve the outcomes that are most important to them using all availableresources and taking responsibility for the public purseProvide personalised information and advice, safeguarding, assessment, support planning andreview to individuals/families and their carersKey Responsibilities:To promote independence, wellbeing and a community assets-based approach to social care at allstages in the customer pathwayTo 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 reviewTo 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 arrangementsManage 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 firstDemonstrate 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 servicesTo ensure all financial assessments are requested as appropriate and to forward all relevantdocumentation as necessaryWork 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, Adult Safeguarding Conferences,strategy meetings, court proceedings, DFG applications as necessary, to the required standard andwithin the prescribed timescalesWhere required, to complete court paperwork, attend court, and action Court Orders that have beenmadeKeep up to date with research findings, theoretical models and innovative practice within the socialwork field in order to maintain the highest professional standardsParticipate 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 guidanceKeep up to date with organisational policies, government guidance, legislation, research andnational trends in order to maintain the highest professional standardsTo actively promote the Equality Policy and observe the standard of conduct which preventsdiscrimination taking placeTo 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 Essential Qualified Social Worker Experience Essential 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 Desirable Knowledge and experience of working with adults experiencing severe and enduring mental illness