About this role
Job summary We are looking for a new committed Social Worker to join our team. You will be working within the countywide kinship team as part of Oxfordshire County Councils fostering service. We are an experienced and stable team who value best practice and are supportive of one another. You will receive regular, focussed supervision and support when needed.
Main duties of the job You will be responsible for assessing Regulation 24 arrangements to present to Fostering Panel, as well as supporting and supervising connected persons foster carers. You will also regularly undertake both initial viability and Special Guardianship assessments for court, regarding children who are subject to legal proceedings.
About us Our ideal candidate will be passionate about supporting children to remain within their kinship networks wherever possible, ensuring these arrangements are safe and supported.
You will need to communicate well with vulnerable families and maintain strong working relationships across Children's Services as well as with other agencies. You will need to be pro-active and take responsibility for decision making. Strong report writing skills and the ability to adhere to deadlines is essential.
Job description Job responsibilities
About Us
We are looking for a newcommittedSocial Worker to join our team. You will be working within the countywidekinshipteam as part of Oxfordshire County Councils fostering service. We are an experienced and stable team who value best practice and aresupportiveof one another. You will receive regular, focussed supervision andsupportwhen needed.
About the Role
You will be responsible for assessing Regulation 24 arrangements to present to Fostering Panel, as well as supportingand supervising connected persons foster carers.You will also regularly undertake both initial viability and Special Guardianship assessments for court, regarding children who are subject to legal proceedings.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be passionate about supportingchildren to remain within their kinship networks wherever possible, ensuring these arrangements are safe and supported.
You will need to communicate well with vulnerable families and maintain strong working relationships across Children's Services as well as with other agencies. You will need to be pro-activeand take responsibility fordecisionmaking. Strong report writing skills and the ability to adhere to deadlines is essential.
Rewards and benefits
We offer an optional 9 day fortnight working pattern as well as agile working, with a range of possible office bases across the county. We also offer excellent internal and external learning and development opportunities to supportyour ongoing development.
We have a generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment with us up to 32 days, as well as giving you the option to buy additional holiday. You will also have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 19.9% of your salary; a range of local and national retail discounts; and a host of enhanced family friendly policies including carers leave and paid time off for volunteering.
Ourcommitment to:Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.
Our commitment to:Guaranteed Interview Schemes
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.
Our commitment to:Safeguarding
Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.
Our commitment to:Flexible Working
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full time and part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.
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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).
Employer details Employer name Oxfordshire County Council
Address
Oxford
OX1 1ND
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)