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Social Worker | Adults NEW High Wycombe Posted today £38,682 - £46,580 Per Annum Band 6

Oxford Health

High Wycombe

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GBP 35,000 - 45,000

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Job summary

A healthcare provider is looking for an experienced Social Worker to join their Adult team in High Wycombe, England. The role involves managing a caseload of up to 25 clients, focusing on strength-based planning and collaboration with mental health teams. Applicants should have post-qualifying experience and a valid driving licence. This position offers career progression, competitive leave benefits, and a supportive work culture aimed at professional development.

Benefits

27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

NHS Discount

Competitive pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

More than one year continuous post-qualifying practice.
Experience of undertaking assessments, reviews and s42's for adults under The Care Act 2014.
Knowledge and experience of working with vulnerable adults in a statutory setting.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively to create strength-based plans.
Hold a caseload of up to 25 clients for assessment and review.
Use relationship-based skills to reflect person-centred outcomes.

Skills

Strengths-based practice

Building working relationships

Mental Capacity Assessments

Education

Registered with Social Work England

Job overview

Are you looking to step into a social work role within the NHS? Then come and join us within Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.

The Oxford HealthSocial Care Team is looking for anexperienced Social Worker to join us working in our Adult team.

The Oxford Health Social Care Teams deliver mental health social care support within a partnership agreement with Buckinghamshire Council. You can expect a manageable caseload of up to 25 active cases and supportive, approachable managers to guide you.

To be successful in this role you should have over one years post qualifying experience of working as a qualified social worker within a statutory setting as well as being able to drive and have daily use of a car.

If you’re looking for a role where your contributions truly matter, your skills are nurtured, and your career can flourish, we would love you to join us!

Main duties of the job

Work with adults, and their families, who may be placed in a range of community and placement settings, to form an understanding of their needs and wishes and develop strength-based plans.
Hold a case load of up to 25 with clients who require assessment and review of their care and support needs in line with The Care Act 2014
Understand and apply the relevant statutory frameworks to promote independence and autonomy while balancing risks and the needs of others including children and vulnerable adults.
You will use relationship based Social Work skills to understand the needs of this adult service user group and work collaboratively to create care and support plans that reflect person-centred outcomes.
To provide a high quality and effective professional approach, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision, dependent upon the complexities of these cases and the social worker’s experience.
Demonstrate and model good practice that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths-based practice, working collaboratively with 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.

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

Why should you join the High Wycombe Social Care Team?

The Oxford Health Social Care Team in High Wycombe is a small friendly team made up with Social Workers and Assistant Social Workers. As a team we are hardworking and conscientious in our approach, striving to provide the best service for the residents of Buckinghamshire open to the Community Mental Health Team. We work closely with our mental health colleagues undertaking joint visits for a holistic approach in meeting the social care and mental health needs of individuals we are working with.

The team are supported by a strong and compassionate management team with regular supervision, reviews of workload, and opportunities for two-way feedback and appraisals.

Join our passionate and supportive Oxford Health Social Care Team in High Wycombe, where every day brings the opportunity to make a real difference. You’ll be part of a welcoming, close-knit group of Social Workers and Assistant Social Workers who are dedicated to providing outstanding care to the residents of Buckinghamshire supported by the Community Mental Health Team.

We pride ourselves on our collaborative, hardworking spirit and our commitment to holistic, person-centred support. Working alongside our mental health colleagues, you’ll take part in joint visits and develop innovative solutions that address both the social care and mental health needs of the people we serve.

Our team is strengthened by experienced, compassionate managers who prioritise your professional development and well‑being. You’ll benefit from regular supervision, manageable workloads, ongoing feedback, and appraisal opportunities—ensuring you always feel valued and empowered to grow.

If you’re looking for a role where your contributions truly matter, your skills are nurtured, and your career can flourish, we would love you to join us!

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.

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.

Person specification

Skills and Experience

Essential criteria

Qualified Social Worker - Registered with Social Work England
More than one year continuous post-qualifying practice.
Demonstrable experience strengths-based practice, working collaboratively with adults and their families.
Demonstrable experience of undertaking direct work with adults
Experience of undertaking assessments, reviews and s42's for adults under The Care Act 2014
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 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
UK Driving licence and access to a car on daily basis
Knowledge and experience of undertaking and recording Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest Decisions

Desirable criteria

Experience of working in adults in a mental health setting
PEPS 1 or 2 award

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

Desirable criteria