Overview
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people and families in need of help and protection? We have exciting Assistant Team Manager opportunities within the Children's Assessment Service. As one of our Assistant Team Managers, you will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the social work response for children referred to us at the Front Door. You will line-manage a pod of Social Workers, act as Duty Manager, oversee allocations for incoming section 17 and section 47 referrals, provide case and individual supervision to Social Workers and QA their completed work. Making threshold decisions is part of daily life in the Children's Assessment Service and you will provide clear advice and proportionate decisions in how we respond. The role is fast-paced and your energy and enthusiasm will be key. You will be part of a wider management team, and with the support of your Team Manager and our skilled social workers, you will be at the forefront of safeguarding our most vulnerable children and families.
The post holder will be 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. You will embody our values in everything you do: always learning, be kind and care, equality and integrity in all we do, taking responsibility and daring to do it differently. 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.
Responsibilities
* Co-ordinate and oversee the social work response for children referred to the Front Door.
* Line manage a pod of Social Workers and act as Duty Manager.
* Oversee allocations for incoming section 17 and section 47 referrals.
* Provide case and individual supervision to Social Workers and QA their completed work.
* Make threshold decisions and provide clear, proportionate advice on how we respond.
* Work in a fast-paced environment and contribute to safeguarding outcomes for vulnerable children and families.
Knowledge, Experience & Skills
* Considerable direct experience of frontline safeguarding Social Work, including assessment team working, and developing safe plans and interventions.
* Ability to work with autonomy and have management experience gained from a statutory child protection service (experience supervising student social workers or family support staff may be considered).
* Ability to manage competing demands, be reflective and analytical, and proportionate in decision-making while maintaining a clear focus on the best interests of children and vulnerable adults.
* Working knowledge of the Family Safeguarding Model and Motivational Interviewing. Disability Confident.
Disability Confident
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Organisational Context
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 Early Help, Assessment and Prevention 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, reflected in our restorative, relational practice approach. 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 new ideas are embraced and innovation thrives. We believe 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. We\'ve been consistently rated as "good" by Ofsted and we continue to strive to do better.
Benefits & Working Culture
We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology to support agile working. We offer some of the best learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development. Some of the things you can enjoy:
* Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays).
* Culture of flexible working.
* Technology to support agile working where role permits.
* Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, employer\'s contribution of up to 19.9%.
* Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support 24 x 7.
* 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.
* Explore more at our Children\'s Services benefits site.
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 which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all. We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part-time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. Follow us on social media for the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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