An integrated adult mental health team in Banbury, part of Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, is recruiting social workers for its North and West AMHT, including newly qualified staff. The core of the work is statutory Care Act and section 117 assessments, with advocacy, carer support and safeguarding. Newly qualified staff get a protected caseload during their supported year, and the team promotes a social and rights-based approach. Social Work England registration, or nearing completion of a qualification, is needed.
What the job involves
- Provide statutory social care assessments under the Care Act and s.117 aftercare, identifying and meeting need and ensuring timely review of support packages
- Work with people to make self-directed change and support recovery as they define it
- Provide advocacy and work in partnership with carers, especially at times of crisis
- Use safeguarding adults knowledge to identify abuse and neglect and protect people with other agencies
- Use the Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act to support people who cannot make decisions, balancing their rights with those of others
- Promote a social and rights-based perspective within the multidisciplinary team and beyond
- Liaise with other agencies so the needs and rights of people with lived experience are central to services
- Work with complexity and risk
- Improve mental health outcomes for service users
What’s required
Qualifications
- Qualified social worker, or nearing completion of a social work degree or Masters
Registration & licences
- Social Work England registration
Experience
- Experience of assessing need and implementing and reviewing care and support packages
Skills & knowledge
- Practical knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act, with codes and statutory guidance
- Understanding of mental health conditions and models of mental disorder
- Knowledge of s.42 Care Act safeguarding and Making Safeguarding Personal, including recognising abuse and how to raise concerns for adults, children and young people
- Understanding of the social perspective of mental health and rights-based, person-centred approaches
- Strengths and rights-based approach to Care Act and s.117 aftercare assessments
- Communication skills to engage people who use mental health services
Other
- Promoting the social perspective of mental health across the wider MDT
Nice to have
- Higher level qualification in BIA and/or AMHP
- Knowledge of Court of Protection applications
- Knowledge of housing legislation
What’s offered
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- Competitive pension scheme
- Tailored individual and Trust-wide learning and development
- Protected caseload during the ASYE supported year
- Investment in higher level post-qualifying development
- Career progression opportunities
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
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Mental Health Social Worker - North and West AMHT in Witney employer: Bidvane
The Medical Centre is an exceptional employer for General Practitioners, offering a supportive work environment across two sites with a strong focus on patient-centred care. With flexible session options and a commitment to professional development, employees benefit from a collaborative team culture that values continuous learning and quality improvement. Located in a vibrant community, the practice provides unique opportunities to engage with diverse patient needs while enjoying the advantages of NHS pension and comprehensive employment benefits.
