Social Worker

The Methodist Church in Britain; Packmoor; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package up to £8,000 for 新任

Local Government pension contribution

CPD and career progression

Flexible working discussions

Discounts for shopping and travel

Guaranteed interviews for diverse/job-

Job summary

Oxfordshire County Council's Adult Services social worker role focuses on a strengths-based approach to help adults and carers set outcomes, maintain independence, and have their voices heard through advocacy. The post involves regular home visits and travel across the locality, supported by close collaboration with health colleagues and local organisations, with access to a car essential for duties.

Returning social workers re-registering with Social Work England are welcome to apply, and the

Qualifications

• Registered social worker with Social Work England.
• Willingness to travel to clients' homes and varied premises.
• Access to a car to travel across the locality.

Responsibilities

• Empower people to identify strengths and outcomes, maintaining independence.
• Use a strengths-based approach to promote wellbeing and achieve outcomes.
• Support people and carers to have their voice heard through advocacy.
• Travel throughout the locality to visit people, including in their homes.
• Work alongside social workers, occupational therapists and coordinators.
• Collaborate across teams with health colleagues and local organisations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Equality and social justice

Strengths-based approach

Collaborative working

Kindness and respect

Commitment to continuous learning

Education

Social Work England registration (or re-registration for returners)

Job description

This Social Worker post sits in the Adult Services team at Oxfordshire County Council, alongside a mixed group of experienced and newly qualified social workers and apprentices. The work centres on a strengths-based approach, helping adults and carers set their own outcomes, keep their independence and have their voice heard through advocacy. The role involves regular travel to visit people in their homes, with access to a car essential, and close working with health colleagues and local organisations. Returning social workers who need support to re-register with Social Work England are also invited to apply.

What the job involves

• Empower people to identify their strengths and desired outcomes, and to maintain their independence
• Use a strengths-based approach to promote wellbeing and help people achieve their outcomes
• Support people and carers to have their voice heard through advocacy where necessary
• Travel throughout the locality to visit people, including in their homes
• Work alongside social workers, occupational therapists and coordinators
• Work across teams and with health colleagues and other local organisations

What's required

Registration & licences

• Social Work England registration, or re-registration for returners

Skills & knowledge

• Strong communication skills
• Commitment to equality, human rights and social justice
• Strengths-based approach to working with people
• Collaborative working
• Kindness and respect for diverse backgrounds
• Commitment to ongoing learning in social work theory and case law

Other

• Access to a car and ability to travel to varied premises, including people's homes

What's offered

• Up to 33 days holiday a year plus bank holidays, with option to buy extra days
• Local Government contributory pension, with employer contribution of up to 19.9%
• Relocation package up to £8,000 for newly appointed employees, subject to conditions
• Regular monthly formal and informal support and supervision
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
• Continuing professional development and career progression, including training as a Practice Educator, Best Interests Assessor or Adult Mental Health Practitioner
• Discussions on flexible working, including flexi-time, part time, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours
• Guaranteed interviews for disabled applicants, care leavers and armed forces leavers who meet the essential criteria