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About Us
Join Oxfordshire County Council on an exciting journey towards, ourDelivering the Future Together. Were seeking the right people who can help us get there while embracing our value of, as we continue to strive to do to do it differently
In Adult Services, this means we're daring to do adult social care differently by supporting Oxfordshires residents to stay fit, healthy and independent in their communities for as long as possible through a strengths-based approach. Working with local NHS services, care providers and community and voluntary groups, we make the most of what each of our strengths are, pulling in the same direction, and united by one shared vision.
This means we keep the people we support at the heart of all that we do. And that works. By listening to people and building on the positives in their lives, we can work collaboratively to help them live the lives they want with the right support around them.
It is something we call the and we cant do it alone our proactive, positive approach to social care gives everyone the opportunity to make a bigger differenceOxfordshire Way. ambitiousIf were doing a good job, we dont stand still wereand were always striving to do better; its in our DNA.
About The Role
Our team empowers you to deliver bespoke solutions that supports people to achieve their desired goals and outcomes.
We do this through our commitment of giving you the autonomy to do your role, to create new ideas and ways of doing things, with the support from our stable leadership team, regular group and 1:1 supervision and the opportunity to develop and progress across many different areas of Adult Social Care. Working for Oxfordshire County Council opens up a world of opportunities across varying facets of Social Care including, but not limited to leadership, clinic assessment, prison work, seating, moving and handling, and assistive technology.
No one day is ever the same in Oxfordshire County Council. Whatever your career aspirations are in adult social care, were here to support and empower you to lead your growth from the front.
We continue to be a financially stable local authority and our investment in Adult Services has created a number of vacancies; we are looking for Newly Qualified and Qualified Occupational Therapists and Newly Qualified and to join us and help shape and deliver our teams; its a really exciting time to join usQualified Social Workers
You Will Be Working Alongside Social Workers Within a Locality, Hospital Setting Or Safeguarding Team And As Part Of This Team You Will
Empower people in the community to identify their strengths and desired outcomes, embracing new ideas and ways of doing things to improve and maintain their independence.
Utilise a strength-based approach to promote peoples wellbeing to help them achieve their desired outcomes.
Support people and carers to ensure their voice is heard through advocacy where necessary.
About You
You are
Driven to do things differently to find creative solutions that problem solves with the person, rather than for the person.
Willing to take responsibility,
Kind and caring
Advocating for equality and integrity in all you do, and with your strong communication skills you work collaboratively to achieve the best outcome.
Always learning
Passionate about following the professional standards of RCOT and HCPC.
Rewards And Benefits
Up to 33 days holiday p.a. plus bank holidays - Option to buy additional days
19.9%
Relocation package up to a maximum of £8,000 to cover reimbursement of expenses for newly appointed employees (conditions apply in line with council policy)
Regular monthly formal and informal support and supervision
Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
Extensive Continuous Professional Development opportunities, career progression scheme including the opportunity to train as a Practice Educator, Best Interest Assessor or Adult Mental Health Practitioner.
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 Forcesto 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. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitmentto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. 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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