(Part-time) Social Work Assistant - Community Team

We're looking for a Social Work Assistant who will carry out a range of social care tasks including assessment of need and review of existing packages of care for service users and carers under the Care Act. This role is part-time working 22.5 hours per week. You will arrange for care packages to be set up or amended in line with Care Act and s117 (MHA) eligibility criteria. Training and support to develop your existing knowledge and skills is available within this supportive and experienced Adult CMHT. While working closely with, and being based within the multi-disciplinary team, your line management and direct support sits within the dedicated social care structure. Social Work Assistants are a role within this structure and bring opportunities for you to extend and develop your skills and knowledge. There are opportunities for career progression into Buckinghamshire Council's Apprenticeship programme to become a qualified Social Worker. Training and development opportunities are available from both Oxford Health and Buckinghamshire Council which provide a wide range of options for learning and development.,

• Undertake Care Act assessments for adults and their carers who are ordinarily resident in Buckinghamshire and appear to be in need of care and support.
• Using a strengths-based approach you will help older adults and their families make best use of community resources to support them to live as independently as possible.
• Arrange for commissioned services to be put in place where necessary, in line with eligibility and Council policy.
• Review existing packages of care in line with the Care Act and s117 MHA.
• You will develop a good understanding of the Council's charging and top-up and choice policies and give information and advice to older adults and their families when assessing and arranging care and support.
• Work jointly with Social Worker and health colleagues to deliver a supportive and empowering service to older 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.

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

At Oxford Health 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 may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team