Social Worker - Children's Disability Team
The Children's Disability Team works with disabled children and their families, assessing their need for social care services and supporting Child in Need and Child Protection plans; children subject to Care Proceedings, Children We Care For and Leaving Care adults.
This is a rewarding opportunity to ensure that services are planned and delivered in a way that maximises participation and reflects children's rights in relation to services being provided; to act on views of children and young people and demonstrate that children's rights are reflected in the work with children and young people.
The post holder is responsible for ensuring that all County Safeguarding and Child Protection policies are adhered to and concerns are raised in accordance with these policies.
Key responsibilities
* Assess need, providing focused work aimed at helping parents and children make changes in their lives, recording and evaluating that work as well as liaising with other agencies and voluntary organisations to improve the support available to children and their families in the local community.
* Be the allocated worker for disabled children in need or subject to child protection plans as identified by assessment, and for disabled children who are looked after.
* Provide ongoing timely assessment, planning, implementation and review for allocated cases, working in partnership with young people, their families and partner agencies.
* Prepare written reports for review, case conferences, courts and departmental panels as appropriate.
* Undertake effective analysis and management of risk for allocated children and promote and support their developing needs under the supervision of the Team Manager.
About You
* A Qualified Social Worker, and Registered with Social Work England.
* If you are an International Social Worker, apply via the International Social Worker Vacancy on the Careers page.
* Kind and caring, with an understanding of and respect for individuals' qualities, abilities, and diverse backgrounds.
* Advocate for equality and integrity in all you do.
* Always learning, with a passion to grow and develop your skills.
* Willing to take responsibility and contribute to the delivery of Oxfordshire County Council's vision.
* Driven to do it differently to embark on a journey of continuous improvement.
Rewards and Benefits
* Welcome and Loyalty payment of £3,500.
* Relocation allowance of up to £8,000.
* Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays).
* A comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support 24x7.
* Range of family‑friendly policies.
* Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities.
* Excellent learning and development opportunities.
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 Forces to 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 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. 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 flexitime, part‑time working, job sharing, nine‑day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.
Person Specification
Please refer to the job description above for specific criteria.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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