Job details

Salary range: £31,895 – £42,614 per annum / pro-rata, per annum

Work location: Samuelson House, Banbury and expectation of some working from home

Hours per week: 37 – we are open to discussions about flexible working

Contract type: Permanent

Closing date: Friday, 8th July, 2022

Interview date: Monday, 18th July,  2022

 

Vetting requirements: This role is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

About us

 

Children we care for Team, based in the North of the county, are looking to recruit a qualified Social Worker. The successful candidate will work predominantly with children aged 0-18, including those becoming adopted, children within long term foster placements and young people aged 16 and 17, who have been assessed as homeless under the Southwark Ruling.

 

 

Here’s what our social workers say about working in our team:

 

‘If you would like to be part of a dynamic and forward thinking team, now is your chance!’

 

‘Reduced caseloads allow us the time to build up positive working relationships with children and families so we can really make a difference’

 

‘Highly supportive managers and peer support, I feel valued and part of an amazing team’

 

‘Our varied caseloads of age group mean every day is different, challenging and rewarding’ 

 

If you are a newly qualified social worker you will undertake the Council’s Programme of Assessed Supported Year in Employment

 

 

 

About you

 

You will Exceptional communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work with challenging young people who have been assessed as needing either permanent, or a prolonged period of care away from their homes.

 

Together with a Degree in Social Work / equivalent qualification, plus Social work England registration, you will bring sound relevant experience, care planning and assessment skills. Above all, you will be determined to make a difference for both the service and the children who need it.

 

A good understanding of Child Protection legislation is important, as is the motivation to grow in your role through personal and professional development.

 

Rewards and benefits

 

It really is true that every single job role here contributes to bettering the lives of the people in our county – we want to do this for our employees too. 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.

 

We have a generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment with us up to 29 days, as well as giving you the option to buy additional holiday. You will also have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 19.9% of your salary; a range of local and national retail discounts; and a host of enhanced family friendly policies including carers leave and paid time off for volunteering.