Social Worker

Oxfordshire County Council; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in England is seeking an enthusiastic Social Worker to join their innovative and supportive East Adult Social Care Team. This role focuses on empowering individuals to achieve their desired outcomes through a strength-based approach, working alongside a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for social justice and a commitment to professional development in the field of social care.

Qualifications

• You are a passionate qualified Social Worker looking for a new challenge.
• You possess strong communication skills and advocate for equality and integrity.
• You are committed to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Empower people in your community to identify their strengths.
• Utilise a strength-based approach to promote wellbeing.
• Support people to ensure their voice is heard.

Skills

Creative problem-solving

Strong communication skills

Self-leadership

Understanding of diverse backgrounds

Commitment to human rights

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

About Us

Do you want to help us radically change the way we deliver social care?

Join Oxfordshire County Council on an exciting journey towards Delivering the Future Together, our ambitious transformation programme which is enabling 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 Adult Services, this means we're daring to do adult social care differently by supporting Oxfordshire’s residents to stay fit, healthy and independent in their communities for as long as possible through a strength’s-based approach. Working with local NHS services, care providers and community and voluntary groups, we make the most of what each of our strengths are, pulling in the same direction, and united by one shared vision.

This means we keep the people we support at the heart of all that we do. And that works. By listening to people and building on the positives in their lives, we can work collaboratively to help them live the lives they want with the right support around them.

It is something we call the Oxfordshire Way and we can’t do it alone – our proactive, positive approach to social care gives everyone the opportunity to make a bigger difference. If we’re doing a good job, we don’t stand still – we’re ambitious and we’re always striving to do better.

The East Adult Social Care Team, based in Bicester, are looking for an enthusiastic Social Worker to join our team. If you would like to become part of a team which is innovative, supportive and promotes the development of your skills - we are the place for you!

About the Role

We’re transforming the way we support our social workers by enabling our communities to get the best outcomes possible for each and every person we support. We do this through our commitment of strengthened supervision, ongoing professional training and manageable caseloads, so that you can bring your best self to the people you work with. This is a really exciting time to join us!

You will be working alongside Occupational Therapists, Apprentices and coordinators in a team that is supportive and motivated to support each other learn and develop. The East Team is passionate about supporting each other to ensure we deliver the best outcomes for the people we support. We continue to strive to work towards excellence in practice, and as a team colleague you will:

• Empower people in your community toidentifytheir strengths and desired outcomes, embracingnew ideasand ways of doing thingsto improve andmaintaintheir independence.
• Utilise a strength-based approach to promote people’s wellbeing to help them achieve their desired outcomes.
• Support people and carers to ensure their voice is heard through advocacy where necessary.
• Engage in group learning and CPD to help further develop evidence-based practice.

About you

Are you a passionate qualified Social Worker looking for a new challenge working with a creative, flexible, confident, and ambitious team?

• You are…
  • Driven to do things differently to find creative solutions that problem solves with the person, rather than for the person.
  • Willing to take responsibility, you are a self-leader who has the passion to promote people’s strengths to gain the best outcomes for people.
  • 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 with a commitment to human rights and social justice, and with your strong communication skills you will work collaboratively to achieve the best outcome.
  • Always learning, to continuously develop your skills and knowledge in theory and case law.
  • Passionate about following the professional standards of SWE with a commitment to continue your professional development.