Company: Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Aylesbury
Posted: April 30th, 2026
Are you an experienced Social Worker looking to work within a dedicated Social Care structure? Are you seeking a varied and interesting case load? Are you looking for a new opportunity in mental health social care, working in our well established Early Resolution and Safeguarding team. As an Advanced Practitioner you will be leading on complex cases covering inpatients and the community whilst supervising colleagues in ASYE roles across the service.
In 2022, Buckinghamshire Council and Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust renewed their commitment to working jointly to deliver services to people who need mental health support within Buckinghamshire! You will work closely with secondary health colleagues but with specific responsibility for the delivery of social care functions whilst being responsible for a complex diverse case load within the team.
As an Advanced Practitioner you will report directly to the Social Work Team Manager and work alongside the Social Care Assistant Team Manager. You will also work alongside CMHT and inpatient colleagues to provide and promote a social care perspective and promote a holistic approach to the delivery of care and support. Your role will include supporting with the undertaking of eligibility decisions and s42's alongside Court of Protection work.
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. You will develop good working relationships with key partner agencies both within the Council and third sector providers, whilst being responsible for a complex and diverse case load.
The Advanced Practitioner will supervise up to two Social Workers completing their ASYE, supporting their development as they embed their learning from training into professional practice. You will bring a strong knowledge of practice and legislation and support the development of knowledge and skills amongst the social care team.