Social Worker

Job Title: Social Worker

Grade: Band 6

Trust: Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Whiteleaf Centre, Bierton Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1EG (the base will be Whiteleaf Centre Aylesbury the Social Worker will be also required to travel to and work from Saffron House in High Wycombe

Hours: Monday - Friday 9.00am – 17.00pm

Pay rate: £21.80 Per Hour

About the Trust:

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health 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 people’s homes. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible.

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.

To be successful in applying for this role you will need:

· Experience of arranging discharges

· Social worker Qualification, SWE

· Experience in mental health social work, minimum 1 year

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of:

· Relevant Qualifications

· Registration with the relevant Registration Body

Role responsibilities:

· Embody the visions and values of Surrey & Borders Partnership Foundation NHS Trust

· Adhere to the code of practice/conduct of your registering body at all times where appropriate.

· Be accountable and responsible for own practice.

· Deliver, implement, and evaluate evidence-based programmes of care; set standards of care and liaise with other agencies.

· Participate in the multi-disciplinary assessment of individuals with substance misuse and/or mental health problems or vulnerabilities living in the community.

· Ensure that a risk assessment is completed for all service users

· Adhere to the Trust confidentiality and IG standards

· Be aware of the potential for vulnerability to abuse amongst the people who use this service, and use of the local policy to inform appropriate personnel in line with safeguarding vulnerable adults and children and SABP Policies

Who are NHS Professionals?

If a hospital cannot supply staff on a ward or area, due to increased demand, sickness, or common staff shortages, they need to call upon Bank staff. NHS Professionals works with Trusts to develop a ‘Bank’ of highly skilled workers who want to work flexibly with the NHS.

Why NHS Professionals?

We value your skills, dedication, and commitment in supporting your local Trust and the NHS. We believe together we continue to deliver world-class healthcare service to our patients.

In return for your hard work commitment NHS Professionals (NHSP) can offer you some fantastic benefits: -

· Competitive Pay Rates - work this week, get paid next week!

· First choice of placements at over 50 NHS Trusts in England

· Dedicated consultants

· Flexible working options

· Free DBS and free training

· Build holiday allowance

· Support when you need it – 24/7 365 days – Call us anytime on 03332 407552

· Stakeholder pension scheme

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: From £21.80 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 72450