Assistant Social Worker - AylesburyinAylesburyinAylesburyPUBLISHED THU 27 MAR 2025
Oxford Health NHS TrustrH27iWzC
In this fulfilling role, you’ll visit clients in their homes and collaborate closely with social workers and health professionals to create an empowering and holistic support system. Using a strengths-based approach, you’ll help clients maintain their independence while ensuring they receive the care they deserve. If you hold a full driving licence and wish to contribute meaningfully to your community, we encourage you to apply. Don’t miss this chance to be part of something transformative—your new career in social work starts here!
Do you want to take a first step into the world of social working?
The Buckinghamshire Social Work team are looking a Social Work Assistant.
You will carry out a range of social care tasks including assessment of need, review of existing packages of care for service users and carers under the Care Act.This is a new role within this structure and it will bring you opportunities to extend and develop your skills and knowledge.
You will have excellent 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.
The post-holder will be required to visit people in their own homes and in placements across the north of Buckinghamshire and input directly in the Council's electronic information system, LAS. There is an expectation for the post-holder to train to carry out the Appropriate Adult function under the Police & Criminal Evidence Act and act in this capacity on a rota basis.
- Undertake Care Act assessments for older 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.
- 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 2where required.
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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.
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