Locality and Community Support Worker - North
About Us The Locality & Community Support Service in North Oxfordshire is seeking to recruit a Locality Support Worker to join their team. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.
About the Role The role is Grade 10, 37 hours per week, with flexible working patterns to meet the needs of the service. Travel across the County is essential. As a Locality Support Worker, you will:
1. Act as a liaison between schools, health services, and community groups to support vulnerable children and families.
2. Provide advice and guidance to universal services on safeguarding and emerging needs.
3. Serve as the first point of contact for concerns about children and referrals to statutory services.
4. Oversee and guide the implementation of Strength and Need Forms and Team Around the Family processes.
5. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local support services and resources.
6. Build and maintain professional networks to facilitate collaboration among agencies.
7. Manage safeguarding concerns and coordinate timely referrals.
8. Lead practitioner networks, identify service gaps, and support coordinated meetings.
9. Collect and review data and feedback to improve local provision.
10. Foster open communication and collaborative partnerships to ensure early identification and support for children and families.
About You We are looking for someone who is kind, caring, and respectful of individuals' qualities, abilities, and diverse backgrounds. You should advocate for equality and integrity, be eager to learn and develop your skills, take responsibility, and contribute to Oxfordshire County Council's vision. A drive for continuous improvement is essential.
Rewards and Benefits
* Culture of flexible working
* Technology to support agile working
* Up to 33 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional holiday
* A comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
* Employee Assistance Programme including 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
* Opportunities for learning and development
Our Commitment to:
* Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: We celebrate a diverse workforce and are committed to inclusion for all.
* Guaranteed Interview Schemes: We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants meeting essential criteria, care leavers who have completed further education, and those transitioning from HM Armed Forces within three years of leaving service.
* Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.
* Flexible Working: We are open to flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time, part-time work, job sharing, nine-day fortnights, and annualised hours.
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