Experienced Social Worker | Adults (+ £3,500 bonus)

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 Health Social Care Team is looking for an experienced 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 completed your ASYE year and have been 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!

This role is eligible for an incentive scheme of £3,500 paid at intervals over an 18-month period. All payments are pro-rata, non-pensionable and subject to a clawback clause. Please note that only employees external to Oxford Health NHS are eligible for this scheme.

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.

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.