Social Worker OCC607198 Banbury, England
Job description
Job details
Salary range: £33,820 - £40,478 per annum
Work location: Samuelson House, Banbury
Hours per week: 37- we are open to discussions about flexible working
Contract type: Permanent
Vetting requirements: This role is subject to a Criminal Records Check
Closing date: Thursday 30th March 2023
Interview date: We are constantly reviewing applications and if you are successfully shortlisted you will be contacted for interview before the closing date.
Join our vibrant North of Oxfordshire Adult Social Care Team, to help us make our communities stronger healthier and happier!
About us
The North Adult Social Care Team works with people between the ages of 18+ who are eligible for support under the Care Act 2014. We are looking to appoint new staff members who have a genuine passion for improving people’s life by maximising their own and community’s potential. We are a team made up from Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Coordinators. Over past years, we have built a team that is resilient and creates unique opportunities for professional development across Oxfordshire County Council.
About the role
This post is based in Adult Social Care, within the North locality, covering Banbury and surrounding villages. We are looking for a Social Workers to join our dynamic team who are keen to work collaboratively across Adult Social Care, Health and other partner agencies to achieve great changes in our community. We are proud to support our residents through a strength-based approach that creates opportunities, builds resilience and develops long-term support networks so that people we support can live their lives as successfully, independently and as safely as possible.
The post holder would hold a professional qualification and be registered with Social Work England. Since the team is looking to recruit into several vacancies, we are encouraging applicants at different levels of experience. Support is provided for newly qualified co-workers through our nationally recognised programme, while experienced staff members can take advantage of extensive CPD activities that are available through our learning platforms.
In line with County Council policy, we also offer a relocation package up to a maximum of £8,000 to cover reimbursement of expenses for newly appointed employees who need to move home to take a job with Oxfordshire County Council (conditions apply).
About you
We are looking for driven candidates that have excellent communication skills which would help them build professional relationships with people that we work with, their families and communities.
As a team we are supportive, creative and most importantly we are excited to welcome new members to our team.
You will...
Have the passion to promote people's strengths and the ability to make a difference to their lives.
In addition, you should have the ability to travel to and access a variety of premises across Oxfordshire and meet the requirements set out in the selection criteria within the job description.
Rewards and benefits
- Culture of flexible working
- 30 day’s holiday p.a. plus bank holidays for Grade 9 and above and 33 days after 10 years’ service
- Option to ‘buy’ additional holiday
- Relocation package up to a maximum of £8,000
- High quality digital equipment provided to all staff.
- Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support
- Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
- Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.
- Robust supervision and extensive training opportunities within the role, enabling you to develop your skills, plus a career progression scheme, to help you progress professionally
Would you like to know more?
Please click here to View the full Job Description & Selection Criteria here
For an informal discussion about the role please contact - Karol Borowski, Team Manager, on 07917534246
Application Procedure
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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, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff.
Our commitment to safeguarding
Our Organisation 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.
Guaranteed interviews
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.
We are open to discussions about flexible working.
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