Associate Director of Social Work and Social Care

Oxford Health NHS Trust

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Job summary

Are you a senior Social Worker looking for an opportunity to lead and influence social work and social care practice across a large organisation. If so, we are looking for you.

The Associate Director of Social Work and Social care role isa pivotal role within the portfolio of the Chief Nurse providing expert practice advice in addition to developing and leading the implementation of an innovative social care strategy across our Trust.

You must be a caring, compassionate and highly skilled professional willing to influence and embrace change whilst ensuring safe effective care is delivered in partnership with our patients and families to achieve best possible personalised outcomes.

You will join a vibrant group of professional leads within the quality and clinical governance directorate and be a key leader for all aspects of quality to drive continuous improvement with the aim of achieving excellence in all we do.

If you feel you have the knowledge, skills, expertise and leadership style to be part of our team please apply.

Main duties of the job

The Associate Director for Social Work and Social Care plays a key role in supporting the achievement of all Trust strategic aims, particularly with regard to the delivery of high-quality safe care, effective personalised outcomes for all our patients and their families and ensuring a positive experience for all.

The Associate Director of Social Work and Social Care leads an exciting portfolio within the Chief Nurse's directorate team. They will be expected to be a kind and compassionate ambassador for Social Work and Social Care leads and a positive role model. They will be a credible leader who will coordinate access to services and will be empowered to make decisions that improve outcomes and value for patients acting as a catalyst to transform our health care system and strive towards excellence in practice in all relevant fields across the Trust.

About us

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

Date posted

27 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8d

Salary

£83,571 to £96,376 a year Per annum | Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-CS5586306-A

Job locations

Littlemore Mental Health Centre

Sandford Road

Oxford

OX4 4AN

Job description

Job responsibilities

The interview process will have 2 parts a focus group and an interview panel and will be held in person during February.

For further information please contact:

Britta Klinck, Chief Nursing Officer britta.klinck@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

The interview process will have 2 parts a focus group and an interview panel and will be held in person during February.

For further information please contact:

Britta Klinck, Chief Nursing Officer britta.klinck@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Current registration with Social Work England Qualification as an Approved Mental Health Professional

Experience

Essential

Master's Degree or equivalent or significant experience as a senior manager

Experience

Essential

Current sub-Board level Social Care leadership in a Health or Social care environment

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Current registration with Social Work England Qualification as an Approved Mental Health Professional

Experience

Essential

Master's Degree or equivalent or significant experience as a senior manager

Experience

Essential

Current sub-Board level Social Care leadership in a Health or Social care environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).