Social Worker - Children we Care for

Social Worker - Children We Care For
Location: Oxfordshire County Council
Salary: �35,745 - �46,464 + Recruitment Bonus

About Us:
At Oxfordshire County Council, we are committed to helping children, young people, and families thrive. As part of our Children, Education, and Families Directorate, we focus on building strong, positive relationships and empowering individuals through our restorative, relational practice approach.

We are proud to have consistently been rated "Good" by Ofsted, but we strive to be even better. We are financially stable and committed to investing in our services, ensuring we have the resources needed to make a real difference in the lives of the families we support.

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our Children We Care For team. You will play a crucial role in supporting children and young people who are living away from their family homes, helping them achieve permanence through adoption, special guardianships, and long-term fostering. You will also support care plans and prepare young people for adulthood.

In this role, you will:

• Focus on positive outcomes for children and families using a relational, strengths-based approach
• Engage and support families to make necessary changes through motivational interviewing
• Hold a manageable caseload of no more than 18 children, ensuring you have the time and resources to offer meaningful support
• Receive individual supervision and ongoing professional development to ensure your wellbeing and career growth
• Have opportunities for continuous learning through training, webinars, and practice learning events

Why Join Us?

• Work in a supportive environment with excellent management and reflective supervision
• Be part of an ambitious transformation programme, "Delivering the Future Together"
• Thrive in a learning environment with a strong focus on professional development
• Benefit from competitive pay, great benefits, and a recruitment bonus

How to Apply:
For more information or to apply, contact Phil at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed)

Join us in shaping the future for children and families in Oxfordshire!