About Us
Together, we're shaping children's social care for the future. Every day, our colleagues are helping to transform the lives of the residents of Oxfordshire.
In our Children, Education, & Families directorate, we're committed to delivering lasting change, by helping the children, young people, and families of Oxfordshire to thrive. We know the importance of building relationships, empowering people, and building on strengths and this is reflected in our restorative, relational practice approach.
We've been consistently rated as "good" by Ofsted, but we are not content with that; we are ambitious and want to do even better! We're a financially stable local authority which is committed to investing in Children, Education, and Families, to ensure that we have the resources we need to make a real difference to the families we work with - including successful operation of our transformational model Family Solutions Plus (FSP).
Together, we're the moment makers and we're focussed on making every day the best it can be for our residents. Whatever you do here, you'll look around and say, "I make a difference". Because we're all creating lasting change to people's lives in Oxfordshire.
Everyday you'll be challenged in a new way, supported by your team, in an organisation that is free thinking, flexible, and helps people achieve their ambitions. We're not afraid to do things differently and our dynamic culture means this is a place where new ideas are embraced, and innovation thrives.
We believe that together, our differences make us stronger, and that diversity is the foundation for innovation. Here, you can create a unique career for yourself - while raising the bar for the future of children's social care.
Are you in?
About the Role
This is a brief overview of the key objectives of the job including the context within the team/department. Responsible for managing a social care team, ensuring that children, young people, and families in need of help and protection receive timely, high quality assessment and relevant support and intervention, to identify and meet their needs, and reduce risks.
Supporting the Service Manager/Head of Service in the continual development, delivery and review of services for children, young people and their families, to ensure that Oxfordshire's vulnerable children are protected from significant harm, their life chances are maximised and that timely permanency plans are implemented for children unable to remain within their birth families.
Responsible for ensuring that all relevant County policies and procedures are adhered to and concerns are raised in accordance with these policies.
Responsible for effective management of the team's budget.
About you
You're free-thinking and brave, and that sets you apart. You'll be supportive and energised; you don't accept the norm if it can be done better - finding answers through exploration and courage. Just as importantly, you will embody our values in everything you do.
Fundamentally, you'll be passionate about delivering stand-out public services, because we're here to make every moment the best it can be for the residents of Oxfordshire.