Assistant Team Manager (Social Care) High Wycombe, England
Job description
Following a recent s75 review, Buckinghamshire Council and Oxford Health Foundation Trust have renewed their commitment to working jointly to deliver services to people who need mental health support within Buckinghamshire. The post-holder will work closely with secondary health colleagues within a CMHT but with specific responsibility for the delivery of social care functions within that team. They will line manage and support the development of Social Workers, AYSE and the newly developed Social Work Assistant posts to promote safe and effective working practices. Developing a strong Social Work identity will be a key role for this post-holder.
The Deputy Team Manager will report directly to the Social Work Team Manager and provide supervision to Social Workers and Assistant Social Workers within the team. They will manage incoming referrals, prioritise urgent work such as Safeguarding Enquiries and oversee allocations. They will work alongside CMHT health colleagues to provide and promote a social care perspective and promote a holistic approach to the delivery of care and support. You will have a strong understanding of relevant legal frameworks within which we deliver our duties of care and the ability to communicate legal responsibilities to health colleagues. The post holder will develop good working relationships with key partner agencies both within the Council and third sector providers.
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”
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
South and Central Buckinghamshire covers a geographical area which include culturally diverse towns and also rural villages with good transport links into London and Oxford. The CMHT and wider social care network in Buckinghamshire are supportive, diverse and inclusive. We encourage applicants with transferable skills and a commitment to improving the lives of the people we work to support. The mental health social care teams across Buckinghamshire actively encourage and provide training and practice development with opportunities to progress to AMHP and BIA status. We pride ourselves in being supportive and welcoming, and developing a strong Social Work identity within with wider Trust.
Support the Team Managers in the day to day operational management within Adults Social Care. To supervise
and provide leadership and motivation to a team of operational staff. To ensure the highest standards of service
are provided to the residents of Buckinghamshire.
Oversee triage of referrals and allocation of cases to team members
Provide regular supervision to Social Workers and Social Work Assistants in line with Trust Policy
Having Clinical oversight and input into complex cases
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