Family Support Worker Early Help OCC617306

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established local authority is seeking a compassionate Family Support Worker to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will engage with children and families, providing essential support and interventions to enhance their well-being. Your expertise in case management and safeguarding will be crucial as you lead collaborative meetings and deliver impactful programs that empower families. With a commitment to continuous improvement and a supportive work environment, this opportunity offers a chance to make a meaningful difference in the community while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Childcare vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Electric car scheme

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in case management and direct work with children and families.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices and interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely support and interventions for safeguarding concerns.
• Lead Team Around the Family meetings and deliver group programs.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Case Management

Safeguarding

Strengths-Based Approach

Education

Relevant Social Work Qualification

Job description

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Family Support Worker Early Help OCC617306, Oxford

Client: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Location: Oxford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 4dbc6b5fae99

Job Views: 9

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

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Job details

Salary range: £32,076 - £34,834 per annum

Work location: Based at The Leys Children and Family Centre, Union St Oxford OX4 1JP. We are an agile working organisation; you may be required to work from office base or remote locations depending on the needs of the children and young people we support. The ability to travel around West Oxfordshire and across the Oxfordshire area is essential.

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: Sunday 7th July 2024

Interview date: Wednesday 17th July - TBC

About us

Join Oxfordshire County Council on an exciting journey towards Delivering the Future Together, our ambitious transformation programme which will enable us to be an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice. We’re seeking the right people who can help us get there while embracing our value of ‘daring to do it differently’, as we continue to strive to do better.

In our Children, Education, & Families Directorate, we do our very best to help children, young people, and families 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! Oxfordshire County Council is 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.

About the role

The work will include case management and direct work with children, young people and their families providing timely support and interventions to address safeguarding concerns and reduce risks to children and young people.

It will also involve leading Team Around the Family meetings and delivering a range of evidence-based group programmes to children, young people and families who meet the threshold for the service both within the Children and Family Centre and at outreach venues.

Learn more about what we’re doing:

Working for OCC Children’s Services

As part of our team, you will:

• Focus on successful outcomes for families using a relational, strengths-based approach.
• Use motivational interviewing to engage and support families with making the changes they need.
• Be supported with individual supervision to promote your wellbeing and professional development.
• Have opportunities to continue to learn while you work, by undertaking training, webinars, practice learning events and reflective sessions.

About you

We would like to hear from you if you are…

• Kind and caring, with an understanding of and respect for individuals’ qualities, abilities, and diverse backgrounds.
• Advocating for equality and integrity in all you do.
• Always learning, with a passion to grow and develop your skills.
• Willing to take responsibility and contribute to the delivery of Oxfordshire County Council’s vision.
• Driven to do it differently to embark on a journey of continuous improvement.

Rewards and benefits

• Competitive salary from £32,076 - £34,834 pro rata
• Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays). Pro rata
• A comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support 24 x7.
• 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.