Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
(Part-time) Social Work Assistant - Community Team
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Job Opportunity: Social Work Assistant
Are you looking for a part-time role and want to start your career in social work?
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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Work closely with, and be based within the multi-disciplinary team, with line management and direct support sitting 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.
Key Tasks
- 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.
- 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.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Requirements
- 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.
About Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
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.
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”.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Benefits
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
Contact Information
For further details or informal visits contact:
- Name: Sharon Canziani
- Job title: Assistant Team Manager
- Email address: sharon.canziani@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 07780060837
At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.
Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.
Sharon Canziani, Assistant Team Manager, South Adult Social Care Team
07780060837
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location