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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join the Countywide Fostering Recruitment Team. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Social Worker to be part of a dynamic team, driving the recruitment of foster carers and contributing to the continued development of the service.

The role is based at Ron Groves House, Kidlington, Oxford.

About the Role

Our team is friendly, supportive, hard-working, and dedicated to fostering. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about the recruitment and retention of foster carers to advance their career.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing prospective foster carers, delivering the Skills to Foster programme to prospective foster carers supporting, and promoting the role of foster carers in Oxfordshire.
• Completing Initial Home Visits.
• Ensuring assessments and visits are completed within expected timescales and are of high quality.
• Contributing to the overall function and management of the Countywide Fostering Recruitment Team.
• Supporting the team with events and training, which will involve some out-of-hours working.
• Participating in monthly group reflective supervisions, individual supervisions, and mentorship.
• Collaborating with Managers in the development, delivery, and review of services for foster carers, children, and young people.

About you

We are seeking a Social Worker with over two years of post-qualifying experience in relevant settings, such as Children’s Services or Family Placement. The ideal candidate will have excellent assessment, analytical, and report writing skills.

The applicant will need to demonstrate that they understand the recruitment and assessment process of prospective foster carers, and that they are keen to develop their knowledge and skills further. The successful applicant also needs to be computer literate.

  Rewards and benefits

• Flexible working. We do all we can to ensure that every one of our employees has a healthy work-life balance. Our agile working policy means you can work across council sites or from home to suit your needs and we support flexible working hours. 
• You will be provided with a laptop, mobile phone and MS Teams to facilitate agile working.
• Generous annual leave allowance. We know that as a social worker, you do an invaluable job. 
• We offer a generous holiday allowance starting at 29 days per year (plus bank holidays) to help demonstrate how much we value the work you do.  This includes annual leave purchase scheme.
• A caring and supportive culture. We are passionate about keeping people safe, well and independent, whilst making a positive contribution. 
• Other benefits include a cycle to work scheme and staff discount scheme for a range of retailers, holidays, insurance, restaurants, health & leisure activities and rail travel.
• Access to a Local Government Pension Scheme.

Our commitment 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, 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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About Us

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation with a reputation for excellence and investment in their employees, to work in a diverse and inclusive environment with flexible working hours that offer great work-life balance. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service provides prevention, protection, and response services across the county. We are committed to providing a great service to the public to prevent fires and reduce risk for the people of Oxfordshire.  

The Home and Community Safety team is a small team within Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue.  This team delivers Safe and Well visits to the most vulnerable people within our community to reduce the risk of fire in the home.  The is a team who supports the rest of the service in delivering fire safety education across Oxfordshire.

About the Role

As a Home & Community Safety Advisor, you will be part of a small team delivering interventions such as safe and well visits to reduce risks in the home, fitting smoke alarm and other equipment within homes. Working with partner agencies on joint visits and making referrals and exchanging information with these partner agencies to improve the safety and wellbeing of residents.

You will travel to different locations daily, working in people’s homes by appointment, so a full driving licence is a requirement.  You will ensure adherence to County policies and procedures.  

You will also provide fire prevention education and advice to the community in relation to fire and other emergencies by delivering educational programs and talks in schools, clubs and to community groups and other professionals.  As part of this educational program, you will also work with young people who have a fascination with fire as a fire setter intervention counsellor (training provided).

Opportunities to support community-based events and prevention projects.

• Hours:   Part Time role 18.5 hours per week – example of possible working patterns below, Week 1 (2 days per week) Week 2 (3 days per week)  the salary quoted above is for a Full Time Post – salary will be Pro Rata for this part-time position .
• Option A – Week 1 Monday, Friday, Week 2 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
• Option B – Week 1 Monday, Tuesday, Week 2 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
• Location: Based in Kidlington, with work required throughout Oxfordshire

About you

To be successful in this role you need to have excellent communication skills both verbal and written, enjoy working with people and have a proactive approach to fire prevention and reducing risks.   You should have the ability and be able to display that you can manage your own workloads and prioritise task.

For this role you require a full driving licence and be educated to GCSE level in Maths and English A-C or equivalent.  Your will need good IT skills and be competent with Microsoft Office applications.

Within in this role you will need the ability to work unsupervised and be aware of your own responsibilities with regards to Health and Safety.  You need to have a positive and flexible approach to all duties asked of you.

For an informal chat, please contact Home & Community Safety Manager Deb Forder on or Julie Jordan on

Rewards and benefits

It really is true that every single job role here contributes to bettering the lives of the people in our county - we want to do this for our employees too. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology to support agile working. We offer some of the very best learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.

We have a generous leave entitlement of 30 days per year (pro rata), as well as giving you the opportunity 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.  The is also onsite gym facilities and parking.

Our commitment 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, 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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About Us

Oxfordshire County Council’s Fire & Rescue Service is dedicated to road safety. Our Road Safety Team delivers cycle training and education across Oxfordshire, helping children and young people travel safely and confidently.

Our service is guided by strong values:

• Always Learning: Fostering growth and improvement
• Be Kind and Care: We support each other and our communities with compassion.
• Equality and Integrity: We treat everyone fairly and uphold the highest standards of public service.
• Take Responsibility: We are accountable and deliver on our commitments.
• Daring to Do It Differently: We embrace innovation and challenge the status quo for better outcomes.

About the Role

As a Road Safety Cycle Training Officer, you will be at the heart of Oxfordshire’s mission to create safer, healthier, and more sustainable communities. This is not just a job it is a chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of thousands of children, families, and road users across the county.

This is an annualised-hours role, totalling 456 hours per year.

What makes this role special?

• Direct Impact on Young Lives: Every day, you’ll be out in schools and communities, delivering National Standard Cycle Training (Bikeability Levels 1, 2, 3 and plus modules) and vital road safety education. You will empower children with the skills and confidence to cycle safely, fostering independence and healthy habits that last a lifetime. Your work will help reduce accidents and promote active travel, supporting both public health and environmental goals.
• Champion of Quality and Safety: You will be responsible for upholding and quality-assuring the highest standards of cycle training. This includes conducting site assessments, dynamic risk assessments, and end-of-course examinations. You will ensure that every session is safe, inclusive, and effective.
• Mentor and Motivator: You will play a key role in training, mentoring, and supporting new volunteers and instructors. By sharing your expertise and enthusiasm, you will help build a thriving, skilled team that can meet the growing demand for cycle training across Oxfordshire. Your ability to communicate clearly and inspire confidence will be crucial in creating a positive learning environment for both children and adults.
• Broader Contribution: Beyond direct training, you will contribute to the wider aims of Oxfordshire Fire & Rescue Service. This includes delivering road safety education for the Junior Citizens Trust, attending meetings, and supporting the development of new programmes and initiatives. You will be part of a team that is always learning, innovating, and striving for excellence.
• Supportive and Rewarding Environment: You will work within a culture that values kindness, integrity, and teamwork. You will be supported by experienced colleagues and leaders who are committed to your wellbeing and success. Your contribution will be recognised and celebrated, and you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that your work truly matters.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering and quality-assuring cycle training and road safety education across Oxfordshire.
• Training and mentoring new volunteers and instructors.
• Conducting site and risk assessments and ensuring all training meets national and local standards.
• Managing your own schedule and administration, including course paperwork and feedback.
• Promoting participation in cycle training programmes and supporting schools and community groups.
• Upholding health and safety, safeguarding, and equality standards at all times.
• Contributing to the wider work of the Fire & Rescue Service and supporting new initiatives.

If you are passionate about road safety, enjoy working with children and communities this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join us and help shape a safer, more active future for Oxfordshire.
 
For an informal discussion, contact Kirsty Goodgame, Road Safety Officer, on .

About you 

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and innovative individual who:

• Is a regular and competent cyclist, with knowledge of National Standard and Bikeability training.
• Communicates clearly and confidently with children, adults, and volunteers.
• Builds positive relationships and values teamwork.
• Is committed to continuous improvement and reflects our Council’s values in everyday work.
• Has good organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Is flexible, punctual, and able to prioritise competing demands.
• Has a good education to A level or equivalent, or comparable ability.
• Holds a current valid driving licence and business car insurance.

Desirable:

• Qualified Bikeability National Standard Instructor.
• Experience delivering Bikeability Levels 1–3.
• Awareness of health & safety requirements and risk assessments.
• Full training given 

Rewards and Benefits

Every role at Oxfordshire County Council contributes to improving the lives of people in our county. We are proud of our flexible working culture, supporting work-life balance and agile working. We offer excellent learning and development opportunities to help you grow and excel.

You will also benefit from:

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (with employer contributions up to 19.9%)
• Local and national retail discounts
• Enhanced family-friendly policies

Our commitment 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, 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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About Us

Children and Family Care Services supports Children/Young people aged 0 -18yrs who have a diagnosed disability and are open to the Disability Social work teams. 

We are dedicated to empowering disabled children and young people to lead fulfilling lives, regardless of the challenges they face. We support children and their families around their needs, no matter how complex, ensuring they receive the support and care they deserve. 

We provide domiciliary homecare, and short break opportunities for young people in their own homes and local community.

Our team is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of those we support. We believe in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected, and encouraged to thrive.  

If you are looking to join a team that’s committed to making meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you! 

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Senior Children's Support Worker to join our team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality care and support to children and young people who have a disability, ensuring their safety, well-being, and development. This role involves working closely with families, social workers, and other professionals to create a nurturing and supportive environment

As a senior support worker you will mentor and support staff within your team. The role is community based requiring you to travel to a number of homes and locations. 

You will contribute to, and attend meetings related to the Children/Young people you support.

You will be supporting Children/ Young people providing domiciliary personal care for individuals within their own home. This involves personal care support including bathing, dressing, medical tasks and interventions for which child specific training will be provided.

You will also support individuals to access leisure-based community opportunities. 

You will need to be diligent and responds to any emerging safeguarding concerns.

About you

The children and young people we support say you need to be “Fun, happy, kind and reliable”

You will need to be conscientious, flexible, and adaptable with the ability to demonstrate a creative approach to working with children and young people who have a disability, alongside their parents and care givers.  

You will need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and engagement skills and be able to adapt your style and approach to each individual child and family. 

You must be an enthusiastic worker who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.

The successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to continuous development and to working towards the successful completion of a Skills for Care certification.

Rewards and benefits

• Generous Annual Leave : Up to 33 day’s holiday p.a. (pro rata), plus bank holidays - Option to ‘buy’ additional days.
• Flexible Working : We cultivate a flexible working culture to help you balance your work and personal life and offer technology to support agile working (where role permits). We are open to discussing your needs and how we can accommodate them, so please feel free to reach out.
• Comprehensive Pension Scheme : A generous local government pension scheme with an employer contribution of up to 19.9%, ensuring your financial security for the future.
• Employee Assistance Programme : 24/7 access to telephone advice and support for a wide range of issues related to work, personal, and family life.
• Health and Wellbeing Support : 24/7 access to health and wellbeing resources.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies : A full range of family-friendly policies, including generous maternity, paternity, and adoption entitlements. You can also access childcare vouchers and a cycle-to-work scheme.
• Training and Development : A wide range of learning and development opportunities, including continuous professional development to enhance your skills and career progression.

Our commitment 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, 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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Are you passionate about supporting young people to thrive?

An exciting new opportunity to take a central role in The Strive Project’s mission to make lasting change and break the cycle of poor outcomes for the most vulnerable young people. The Strive Project is a new Initiative and the first of its kind in Oxfordshire County Council. Funded by the Office of Police crime commissioner, the Strive Project is a targeted, long term mentoring programme designed to prevent and reduce serious violence, exploitation and offending among vulnerable young people aged 11-18. We are seeking a passionate and motivated Youth Mentor to support this vital work.

About the Role

As a Strive Youth Mentor, you will provide long term, trauma informed support to young people identified as at risk of serious violence, exploitation, and offending. You will work flexibly across Oxfordshire, offering consistency, built on a relationship of mutual respect and offer tailored interventions that promote resilience, wellbeing, and positive life choices. 

As Strive Youth Mentor you will:

• Deliver one-to-one mentoring to young people referred through prevention panels and partner services.
• Build trusted relationships and provide consistent support over a sustained period.
• Collaborate with a range of key partners and stakeholders such as Early Help teams, Police, Health, Education, community partners, Youth Justice, and other social care teams to contribute to holistic support plans
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to monitoring and evaluation processes.

About you

• Have experience working with vulnerable young people in a mentoring, youth work, or support capacity.
• Understand the impact trauma, deprivation, and neurodiversity on young people’s development.
• Are confident working collaboratively across services.
• Are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Hold a relevant qualification in youth work, social care, or education (or equivalent experience)

Rewards and benefits

• Culture of flexible working
• Technology to support agile working where role permits
• Up to 33 days holiday p.a plus bank holidays
• Option to 'buy' additional holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer's contribution of up to 19.9%
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
• Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development

Our commitment 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, 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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About Us

Oxfordshire Youth Justice Service is a dynamic and forward-thinking multi-agency partnership committed to preventing and reducing youth crime in the County of Oxfordshire. We are passionate about improving outcomes for justice-involved children, families and victims of crime and are driven in our practice by the Child First framework and our values. 

We are proud of the service we provide in partnership for children and victims, and are fiercely motivated to address barriers and challenges in our systems including equity of access to services for vulnerable and minoritised communities and victims, disproportionate over-representation of Black and Mixed Heritage children in our justice system, and improving education outcomes for children with SEND along with other core priorities as outlined in our Youth Justice Annual Plan.

Oxfordshire Youth Justice Service sits alongside the Targeted Youth Work, SAFER (Risk outside the home) and Family Bridges (supporting families at risk of breakdown/edge of care) teams to form the Adolescence and Prevention Service. This service provides the County’s offer around adolescents with a key focus on prevention of entry and escalation into statutory systems and processes to ensure the best possible outcomes.

About the Role

This is a fixed-term role for 3 years. Candidates from within the Probation Service will be given the offer to take this as a 3-year secondment. 

The role of Probation Officer within Youth Justice Services focuses on the provision of expertise to the team around transition from youth to adult services and management of high-risk including MAPPA. The Youth Justice Probation Officer will hold a caseload of children subject to both community and custodial disposals/sentences, with a primary focus on children 17+ who are eligible for transition to the Probation Service – supporting access to adult services in line with best practice principles for transition.

Whilst there are times it is appropriate to request children visit an OCC office base for appointments; Oxfordshire YJS is a county-wide service and we mostly see children and victims in their own homes and community spaces they feel safe – this can involve a lot of travel across Oxfordshire as part of an average week. Many of our older adolescents are also in work or college so it is typical for appointments to be after they finish work/college at the end of the day – therefore, all case-managers are required to be flexible with their diary management.

About you

Candidates applying for this role will have a Professional Qualification in Probation and over 3 years of experience. Experience must be recent (within the last 2 years). We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about supporting our older adolescents as they transition between youth to adult services, which can be a time of increased vulnerability where they and their families/carers need consistent and expert support. Ideally, the candidate will have experience of working with the 18-25 cohort within Probation. Case-management within Youth Justice can be varied and requires a high degree of flexibility. We are looking for a Probation Officer who is resilient, pragmatic, highly organised and self-motivated, with skills in engaging with young people who may have had difficult experiences with authority and services, who require a person-centred and relational approach. 

Rewards and benefits

• Culture of flexible working
• Technology to support agile working where role permits
• Up to 33 days holiday pay plus bank holidays
• Option to 'buy' additional holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer's contribution of up to 19.9%
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
• Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development

Our commitment 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, 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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About Us

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Senior Practitioner to join the Countywide Fostering Recruitment Team. We are seeking an experienced, passionate, and dedicated Social Worker to be part of a dynamic team, driving the recruitment of foster carers and contributing to the ongoing development of the service.
 

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Practitioner to support prospective foster carers through recruitment, assessment, training, and beyond championing the vital role of foster carers across Oxfordshire.

Our team is friendly, supportive, and committed to high quality practice, consistently receiving excellent feedback from the fostering panel. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone dedicated to the recruitment and retention of foster carers to grow their career. You will contribute to service development, lead new initiatives aligned with departmental policy, and manage your workload independently within legal and procedural frameworks.
 

About you

We are seeking a qualified Social Worker with at least three years’ post-qualifying experience, ideally within Children’s Services or Family Placement. 

A solid understanding of the recruitment and assessment process for foster carers, whether in a Local Authority or Independent Agency setting, is essential along with knowledge of frameworks, legislation, and guidance, and a willingness to further develop your skills.

You should be confident working independently, leading practice areas or projects, and modelling positive leadership within the team.

Experience in supervising or mentoring staff is desirable, and computer literacy is required.

As a Senior Practitioner, you will manage more complex cases and carry a heavier workload than basic grade Supervising Social Workers, with the potential to step into a development role.
 

Rewards and benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays).
• Culture of flexible working  
• Technology to support agile working where role permits 
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support 24 x7.
• Range of family friendly policies.
• Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

Our commitment 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, 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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Children and Family Care Services supports Children/Young people aged 0 -18yrs who have a diagnosed disability and are open to the Disability Social work teams. 

We are dedicated to empowering disabled children and young people to lead fulfilling lives, regardless of the challenges they face. We support children and their families around their needs, no matter how complex, ensuring they receive the support and care they deserve. 

We provide domiciliary homecare, and short break opportunities for young people in their own homes and local community.

Our team is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of those we support. We believe in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected, and encouraged to thrive.  

If you are looking to join a team that’s committed to making meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you! 

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Children’s Support Worker to join our team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality care and support to children and young people who have a disability, ensuring their safety, well-being, and development. This role involves working closely with families, social workers, and other professionals to create a nurturing and supportive environment.

As a support worker you will be part of a valued team. The role is community based requiring you to travel to a number of homes and locations. 

You will contribute to, and attend meetings related to the Children/Young people you support.

You will be supporting Children/ Young people providing domiciliary personal care for individuals within their own home. This involves personal care support including bathing, dressing, medical tasks and interventions for which child specific training will be provided.

You will also support individuals to access leisure-based community opportunities. 

You will need to be diligent and responds to any emerging safeguarding concerns.

About you

The children and young people we support say you need to be “Fun, happy, kind and reliable”

 You will need to be conscientious, flexible, and adaptable with the ability to demonstrate a creative approach to working with children and young people who have a disability, alongside their parents and care givers.  

You will need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and engagement skills and be able to adapt your style and approach to each individual child and family. 

You must be an enthusiastic worker who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.

The successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to continuous development and to working towards the successful completion of a Skills for Care certification.

 Rewards and benefits

• Generous Annual Leave : Up to 33 day’s holiday p.a. (pro rata), plus bank holidays - Option to ‘buy’ additional days.
• Flexible Working : We cultivate a flexible working culture to help you balance your work and personal life and offer technology to support agile working (where role permits). We are open to discussing your needs and how we can accommodate them, so please feel free to reach out.
• Comprehensive Pension Scheme : A generous local government pension scheme with an employer contribution of up to 19.9%, ensuring your financial security for the future.
• Employee Assistance Programme : 24/7 access to telephone advice and support for a wide range of issues related to work, personal, and family life.
• Health and Wellbeing Support : 24/7 access to health and wellbeing resources.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies : A full range of family-friendly policies, including generous maternity, paternity, and adoption entitlements. You can also access childcare vouchers and a cycle-to-work scheme.
• Training and Development : A wide range of learning and development opportunities, including continuous professional development to enhance your skills and career progression.

Our commitment 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, 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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About Us

Working together to help Children, young people, and families to thrive.

 Join Oxfordshire County Council on an exciting journey towards Delivering the Future Together , our ambitious transformation programme which will enable us to be an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice.  We’re seeking the right people who can help us get there while embracing our value of ‘daring 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.

We’ve been consistently rated as “good” by Ofsted, but we are not content with that; we are ambitious and want to do even better! Oxfordshire County Council is a financially stable local authority which is committed to investing in Children, Education, and Families, to ensure that we have the resources we need to make a real difference to the families we work with. 

About the Role

We’ve transformed the way we help our  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.

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.

In the Children we care for service, we support children and young people once a decision has been made that children need to live away from their family home. We support children who are subject to S31 and S20 of the Childrens Act 1989.

We support children and young people achieve permanence via Adoption, Special Guardianships and Long-Term Fostering. We also support all elements of children and young people's care plans including preparing them for adulthood.

The young person is at the heart of everything we do. 

 About you 

We would like to hear from you if you are…

• Kind and caring , with an understanding of and respect for individuals’ qualities, abilities, and diverse backgrounds.
• Advocating for equality and integrity in all you do.
• Always learning , with a passion to grow and develop your skills.
• Willing to take responsibility and contribute to the delivery of Oxfordshire County Council’s vision.
• Driven to do it differently to embark on a journey of continuous improvement.

Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive salary from £41,771 - £49,282.
• Welcome and Loyal payment of ,500.
• Relocation allowance of up to ,000.
• Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays).
• A comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Flexible working.
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support 24 x7.
• Range of family friendly policies.
• Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

For further information about the role please contact

Due to the strong amount of interest in these positions, interviewing may commence prior to the closing date.

Our commitment 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, 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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