Job Title: Social Worker – Home First Neighbourhood South Team
Specialism: Adult Social Care – Discharge to Assess (Mental Health)
Location: Oxford, UK
Hourly Rate: £38 per hour
Contract Type: Ongoing | Full-Time | Locum
Overview
Support recovery, empower lives, and shape futures. An exceptional opportunity has opened for a Social Worker to join The Home First Neighbourhood South Team in Oxford, with a focus on mental health hospital discharges. In this full-time, ongoing locum role, you’ll champion a social and rights-based approach within a dynamic multidisciplinary team—ensuring individuals receive timely and appropriate support to thrive upon discharge.
Perks and Benefits
- Locum Flexibility: Take control of your schedule while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
- Competitive Pay: Receive £38 per hour for your vital expertise and frontline service.
- Varied Experience: Work across diverse cases in a role that keeps you challenged and professionally stimulated.
- Supportive Environment: Thrive in a team where professional development and collaboration are prioritised.
What you will do
- Provide advocacy and holistic social care to people discharged from mental health hospitals.
- Promote person‑centred recovery, autonomy, and self‑directed change.
- Conduct Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Assessments, S117 Assessments, and contribute to Best Interest Decisions.
- Draft and present Social Circumstances Reports to Mental Health Tribunals.
- Lead safeguarding and risk assessment processes with confidence and clarity.
- Apply frameworks such as the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act to support legally sound care planning.
- Liaise with carers, families, and other professionals to deliver well‑rounded support.
- Participate in multidisciplinary reviews and strategy meetings at the Fullbrook Centre.
- Design effective support plans aligned with individual needs, goals, and preferences.
Why choose Oxford?
With its blend of historic charm and vibrant culture, Oxford is a city that inspires. Renowned for its prestigious universities, stunning architecture, and dynamic community, Oxford offers a unique work‑life balance. Enjoy riverside walks, cultural events, and easy access to nature while building a career that makes a difference in people’s lives.
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