Job Description

This role is based across two wards - Kennet Ward, our acute medium-secure MH ward, and Evenlode Ward, our medium-secure LD ward in the Oxford Clinic on the Littlemore site.
We are looking for a highly motivated and resourceful, qualified and registered Social Work professional who is keen to utilise their skills, and experience, to bring the social care perspective into the forensic mental health In-patient setting, supporting service users in their recovery journey.
Main duties of the job
Act as the Safeguarding Lead for their designated ward and participate in MDT reviews and discussions regarding any incidents that may occur.
Function effectively across a variety of environments (e.g. wards of varying levels of security, service users homes, inter-agency settings, etc.) including contributing to home risk assessments.
Contribute towards the multi-disciplinary assessment and management of risk. This includes working within often complex, dynamic, and sensitive situations.
Attending and presenting written and oral evidence at various forums including ward MDT meetings, Mental Health Tribunals, and Hospital Managers Hearings.
Identify social care issues on admission/ongoing and ensure that liaison with current housing providers, and Social Security Benefits are made, and that any issues regarding property and tenancy are dealt with at an early stage.
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want
Details
Date posted
18 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
22.99 an hour
Contract
Bank
Duration
3 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
M0042-82437A
Job locations
Oxfordshire Health Nhs
Sandford Road
Littlemore
Oxford
OX4 4XN
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Have relevant experience which should include working with adults with mental health or learning difficulties.

• Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification.
• Registered with Social Work England.

• Have relevant experience which should include working with adults with mental health or learning difficulties.

• Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification.
• Registered with Social Work England.