Job Summary: The post holder will line manage Social Workers and Family Help Practitioners. The role focuses on managing Child & Family Assessments and Strategy Discussions/Section 47 Investigations for newly referred children. Supervise newly qualified social workers in the ASYE programme and lead duty and assessment functions. No direct budgetary responsibility.
Responsibilities
* Line manage Social Workers (including NQSWs, Senior Practitioners) and Family Help Practitioners.
* Manage Child & Family Assessments and Strategy Discussions/Section 47 Investigations for newly referred children or those not currently open to a statutory social work team.
* Supervise newly qualified social workers supporting and assessing them to meet ASYE programme requirements.
* Ensure the duty and assessment function in the team is managed safely, delivering outcomes effectively and in a timely manner.
* Adapt to urgent priorities, including occasional work outside normal office hours, and support other services within the Front Door.
About you
Passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people and families in need of help and protection. A free‑thinking, brave and energetic person who embodies the values of continuous learning, kindness, equality, integrity, responsibility, and daring to change the norm.
Qualifications
* Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
* Working knowledge of the Family Safeguarding Model and Motivational Interviewing.
* Considerable direct experience of frontline safeguarding social work, assessment working at pace, and developing safe plans and interventions.
* Direct experience of supervising student social workers, family support staff and/or social workers.
Benefits
* Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays).
* Culture of flexible working and technological support for agile working.
* Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme (employer contribution up to 19.9%).
* Employee Assistance Programme with 24 x7 health and well‑being support.
* Range of family‑friendly policies and childcare vouchers.
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme, electric car scheme and a range of staff discounts.
* Excellent learning and development opportunities.
Contact
For more information, contact Laura Watson‑Harrison: laura.watson‑harrison@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Job Details
Location: Rosehill Oxford, OX4 4SF
Salary: £50,269 – £53,460 per year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Legal Statement
Disclosures and checks: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required.
Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Oxfordshire County Council is proud of its diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith, sexual orientation, or maternity leave. We provide support networks and safe spaces for all staff.
Commitment to Inclusive Recruitment
We guarantee interview for disabled applicants, care leavers, apprentices and ex‑armed forces within 3 years of leaving service.
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