About UsAt Oxfordshire County Council, safeguarding is at the heart of what we do.The Oxfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board works tirelessly to protect adults with care andsupportneeds, learning from experience and driving improvements across the county.We believe in openness,honestyandcollaboration, and we arecommittedto ensuring that lessons from reviewsleadto better practice and safer outcomes.Our team values diversity, innovation and continuous learning, and we offer flexible working arrangements tosupporta healthy work-life balance.About the RoleAs Case Review Officer, you will play a critical role in reviewing cases referred to the Board and identifying opportunities for improvement. You willleadcomprehensive reviews into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of adults with care andsupportneeds, working closely with families, practitioners and partner agencies. Your findings will inform recommendations that shape policy and practice, helping to prevent future harm.This role requiressensitivityand professionalism, as you will often deal with complex and emotive situations.You will also contribute to developing communication channels that ensure learning reaches frontline staff and influences real change.By maintaining up-to-date knowledge of national and local safeguarding developments, you will ensure that Oxfordshire remains at the forefront of best practice.About youYou will bring a strong background in health, social care or advocacy,supportedby a degree or equivalent qualification.Your experience will include working within safeguarding frameworks and handlingsensitiveinformation with discretion.Analytical skills are essential, as you will need to interpret complex data and produce clear, evidence-based reports.You will beconfidentengaging with bereaved families and professionals, demonstratingempathyand resilience. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage your workloadindependentlyare key.Experience of safeguarding reviews and working across organisational boundaries is desirable, as is acommitmentto continuous professional development.Our Rewards & BenefitsCulture of flexible workingTechnology tosupportagile working where role permits30day's holiday p.a. plus bank holidaysOption to 'buy' additional holidayEmployee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeingsupportMembership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer's contribution of up to 19.9%Enhanced family friendly policiesLocal and national discounts for shopping and travelGreat learning and development opportunities tosupportyour ongoing development.Ourcommitmentto:Equality, Diversity and InclusionAt 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 peersupport, education and safe spaces for all.Ourcommitmentto:Guaranteed Interview SchemesAs a DisabilityConfidentemployer, 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 alsocommittedto helping andsupportingthose transitioning from HM ArmedForcesto civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.Ourcommitmentto:SafeguardingOxfordshire County Council arecommittedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers tosharethiscommitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.Ourcommitmentto:Flexible WorkingWe are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, jobsharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.Follow us on Social MediaStay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.