Family Support Worker Early Help OCC615804
Job Description
Job title: Family Support Worker Early Help OCC615804
Company: Oxfordshire County Council
Job description: Job detailsSalary range: £32,076 – £34,834 per annum
Work location: Witney Children and Family Centre, Witney
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: PermanentVetting requirements: This role is subject to a Criminal Records Check.Closing date: Sunday 21st April 2024
Interview date: Friday 3rd May 2024About usThe Family Solutions Service in Witney are seeking to recruit a Family Support Worker to join their Early Help Team based in The Children and Family Centre in Witney.About the roleThis role is a Grade 9, 37 hours a week, with a flexible working pattern to meet the needs of the service. The ability to travel around the West Oxfordshire area is essential.The work will include case management and direct work with children, young people and their families providing timely support and interventions to address safeguarding concerns and reduce risks to children and young people.It will also involve leading Team Around the Family meetings and delivering a range of evidence-based group programmes to children, young people and families who meet the threshold for the service both within the Children and Family Centre and at outreach venues.About youYou will be an enthusiastic worker who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.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
Would you like to know more?For an informal discussion about the role please contact Amanda Rowley (Children and Family Centre Manager) or Peter Ker (Lead Practitioner), on 01865 328730.Application ProcedureTo apply, please complete an online application form by clicking either of the Apply Now buttons at the top and bottom of this advert. This includes a section asking you to explain how you meet the selection criteria, as specified in the job posting. You may attach a cover letter and/or CV to your application form, however it is not mandatory.If you encounter any issues with the maximum character count on your application form, please use .If you experience any technical difficulties whilst completing the application form, please contact the Recruitment Team using .If you require the application form in an alternative format as part of a reasonable adjustment at this stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment Team using .Our commitment to:
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Guaranteed Interview SchemesAs 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:
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Flexible WorkingWe 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.Follow us on Social MediaStay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on , , and .
Expected salary: £32076 – 34834 per year
Location: Witney, Oxfordshire
