Head of Social Work and Social Care
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford, England, United Kingdom · Full Time
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About the Role
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an experienced operational leader to head the Social Work and Social Care services within the Oxfordshire and Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Mental Health Directorate. This full-time position focuses on transformational leadership in a Trust recognized for its collaborative and compassionate mental health care. The role involves shaping future mental health provisions by guiding strategic change, empowering multidisciplinary teams, and influencing policy development consistent with both local and national priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage social work and social care service delivery across all age groups, community, and inpatient settings within the directorate.
- Ensure governance and compliance across quality, safety, finance, HR, and performance metrics.
- Drive strategic initiatives to improve mental health outcomes through partnership working with the health, social care, and voluntary sectors.
- Oversee domains including quality assurance, workforce development, financial management, performance monitoring, and stakeholder engagement.
- Maintain adherence to the Care Quality Commission's five core domains: safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led services.
Candidate Profile
- Proven substantial experience in operational leadership within a mental health social work setting.
- Expertise in applied social work practices, enhanced legal knowledge, and the ability to manage complex individual and systemic challenges.
- Strong adaptability and partnership-building skills with a commitment to advancing mental health care across sectors.
About Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
The Trust provides integrated physical, mental health, and social care services across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath, and North East Somerset. Services are delivered through various community and clinical settings with the vision of offering outstanding care from outstanding teams, underpinned by values of caring, safety, and excellence.
Benefits and Wellbeing
- Career development opportunities available at individual and Trust-wide levels.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with service length.
- NHS staff discount schemes and pension benefits.
- Access to employee assistance programs and mental health first aiders.
- Lease car scheme, staff accommodation subject to availability, and various networking/support groups.
Additional Information
Applicants are encouraged to tailor their supporting statements to address the essential criteria outlined in the job description and include details of relevant qualifications and their validity. Informal inquiries can be directed to Catherine Sage, Associate Director, at the Trust via telephone or email.
The Trust welcomes motivated candidates whose values align with its own, including those who may not meet every requirement but are enthusiastic about the role.