About Us
The Family Solutions Service in Witney is seeking to recruit a Family Help Practitioner to join their Family Help Team. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic worker who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.
About the Role
The role is Grade 10, 30 hours per week, with a flexible working pattern to meet the needs of the service. The ability to travel across the County is essential. The work will include completing Strengths and Needs Assessments and Family Help case management, involving direct work with children, young people, and their families, and providing timely support and interventions to address safeguarding concerns and reduce risks to children and young people. This includes 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.
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 in making the changes they need.
* Be supported with individual supervision to promote your wellbeing and professional development.
* Have opportunities to continue learning while you work, through training, webinars, practice learning events, and reflective sessions.
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 eager to learn, with a passion to grow and develop your skills. Willing to take responsibility and contribute to Oxfordshire County Council's vision. Driven to do things differently and embark on a journey of continuous improvement.
Rewards and benefits
* Culture of flexible working supported by technology to facilitate agile working.
* Up to 33 days of holiday per annum plus bank holidays. Option to buy additional holiday.
* A comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support.
* Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer 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 growth.
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 maternity or family leave. We have staff network groups that 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 for care leavers who have completed further education and meet the criteria. For those leaving care without further education, we guarantee an interview for apprenticeships. We are committed to supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for candidates demonstrating the essential criteria within three years of leaving service.
Our commitment to:
Safeguarding
Oxfordshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We expect all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment and selection practices will reflect these commitments.
Our commitment to:
Flexible Working
We are open to discussions about flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time, full-time and part-time work, job sharing, nine-day fortnights, and annualized hours, depending on the role and service requirements.
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