Social Worker / Senior Practitioner (Family Solutions Plus) OCC582691

Oxfordshire County Council

The closing date is 31 May 2024

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Job summary

Weve transformed the way we help our frontline social workers get the best outcomes possible for every child and family we work with. We do this through manageable caseloads, great management support, reflective supervision, continual professional development in a learning environment, and unwavering focus on your wellbeing, so that you can always bring your best self to the children you support.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for Newly Qualified Social Workers, Qualified Social Workers, Assistant Team Manager, & Team Managers to join us and help shape and deliver our teams; its a really exciting time to join us!

As part of our team, you will:

  • Focus on successful outcomes for families using a relational, strengths-based approach.
  • Use motivational interviewing to engage and support families with making the changes they need.
  • Be supported with individual supervision to promote your wellbeing and professional development.
  • Hold a manageable caseload of no more than 18 children as an experienced social worker, to ensure that you have the time you need to spend with the children and families you are working with.
  • Have opportunities to continue to learn while you work, by undertaking training, webinars, practice learning events and reflective sessions.

About us

Join Oxfordshire County Council on an exciting journey towardsDelivering the Future Together, our ambitious transformation programme which will enable us to be an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice. Were seeking the right people who can help us get there while embracing our value ofdaring to do it differently, as we continue to strive to do better.

In our Children, Education, & Families Directorate, we do our very best to help children, young people, and families to thrive. We know the importance of building relationships, empowering people, and building on strengths and this is reflected in our restorative, relational practice approach.

Date posted

18 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£39,186 to £46,464 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

F0069-24-0009

Job locations

HR Department

County Hall, New Road

Oxford

Oxfordshire

OX1 1ND


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Selection Criteria attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Selection Criteria attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • For more information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Selection Criteria attached.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • For more information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Selection Criteria attached.

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxfordshire County Council

Address

HR Department

County Hall, New Road

Oxford

Oxfordshire

OX1 1ND


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxfordshire County Council

Address

HR Department

County Hall, New Road

Oxford

Oxfordshire

OX1 1ND


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Date posted

18 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£39,186 to £46,464 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

F0069-24-0009

Job locations

HR Department

County Hall, New Road

Oxford

Oxfordshire

OX1 1ND


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