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 an enthusiastic worker who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.
About the Role
The position is Grade 10, 37 hours per week, with a flexible working pattern to meet the needs of the service. The ability to travel across the County is essential.
As a Locality Support Worker, your responsibilities will include:
1. Acting as a liaison between schools, health services, and community groups to support vulnerable children and families.
2. Providing advice and guidance to universal services on safeguarding and emerging needs.
3. Serving as the first point of contact for concerns about children and referrals to statutory services.
4. Overseeing and guiding the implementation of Strength and Need Forms and Team Around the Family processes.
5. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of local support services and resources.
6. Building and maintaining professional networks to facilitate collaboration among agencies.
7. Managing safeguarding concerns and coordinating timely referrals.
8. Leading practitioner networks, identifying service gaps, and supporting coordinated meetings.
9. Collecting and reviewing data and feedback to improve local provision.
10. Fostering 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 and caring, with an understanding of and respect for individuals’ qualities, abilities, and diverse backgrounds. You should advocate for equality and integrity in all you do. A passion for learning, growth, and skill development is essential. Willingness to take responsibility and contribute to Oxfordshire County Council’s vision is important. We value innovative approaches and continuous improvement.
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