CAMHS Inpatient Social Worker Band 6

Oxford Health; Swindon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable health organization in Swindon is seeking a qualified Social Worker for a part-time position within its CAMHS inpatient services. The role involves assessing the social care needs of young people, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and maintaining high professional standards. Applicants should have experience in children's services or mental health, be registered with Social Work England, and demonstrate strong communication and case management skills. This role offers an opportunity to provide essential support within a caring environment.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Discount

Competitive pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in children's services or mental health is required.
• Ability to manage a complex case load and maintain accurate records.
• Understanding of statutory guidance and local policies.

Responsibilities

• Assess social care needs of young people and carers.
• Collaborate with medical professionals for holistic care.
• Prepare reports for Mental Health Tribunals.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Case management

Education

Qualified Social Worker - Registered with Social Work England

Job description

Job overview

Are you looking to step up into a senior social work role? Or do you currently work in local authority social care and want a new challenge in a specialist mental health setting?

Marlborough House, our 12-bedded General Adolescent Mental Health Unit in Swindon, is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our multidisciplinary team on a part time basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work within Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust’s CAMHS inpatient services, supporting young people aged 12–18 with complex mental health needs.

You will play a key role in care planning, safeguarding, and supporting young people and their families during admission and discharge. Working closely with nurses, doctors, psychologists, and education staff, you will ensure holistic, person-centred care.

To be successful in this role, you must be a qualified and registered Social Worker with experience in children’s services or mental health.

If you’re looking for a role where your contributions truly matter, your skills are valued, and your career can flourish in a supportive environment, we would love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

• Assess social care needs of young people and carers under the Care Act 2014.
• Evaluate mental capacity and act in best interests per the Mental Capacity Act.
• Contribute to care plans with clear social care components.
• Manage risk, including safeguarding and abuse concerns.
• Apply for social care funding and work within budget constraints.
• Provide advice and support to young people and families for informed decisions and timely discharge.
• Collaborate with MDT and external agencies, including local authorities and community teams.
• Prepare social circumstances reports for Mental Health Tribunals.
• Promote social work values and maintain professional standards.

Working for our organisation

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

Person specification

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

• A commitment to Continuous Professional Development
• A commitment to the learning and development of colleagues
• Have a strong social work identity
• Ability to manage a complex case load
• Being able to work as a team player as well as autonomously
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Understanding the needs of service users requiring mental health services
• Working with health and social care data bases
• Understanding of commissioning and the delivery of care services through the local authority.
• Applying relevant legal frameworks into practice

Skills and Experience

Essential criteria

• Qualified Social Worker - Registered with Social Work England
• post-qualifying practice and experience
• Demonstrable experience strengths-based practice, working collaboratively with young people and their families.
• Demonstrable experience of undertaking direct work with families
• Knowledge and experience in the application of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, standards and local policies and procedures
• Demonstrable ability to build sound, productive working relationships with colleagues, partners and other staff.
• Ability to maintain accurate and up to date case records in a timely manner

Documents to Download

CAMHS Inpatient Social Worker Job Description (PDF, 616.3KB)

Job Risks Form (PDF, 344.6KB)

Guidance Notes for Candidates Applying for a job at OHFT (PDF, 424.6KB)

Recruiter Contact Details

Name: Sharon Canziani

Title: Assistant Team Manager

Email: [e-mail]

Telephone: [phone]