Social Worker (Oxford City)

Oxfordshire County Council; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Oxfordshire is looking for Newly Qualified and Qualified Social Workers and Occupational Therapists to enhance community support. The role focuses on a strengths-based approach to promote independence, supported by ongoing training and a collaborative team environment. Ideal candidates are passionate about advocacy, equality, and continuous learning, contributing to better outcomes for individuals and communities.

Qualifications

• Driven to find creative solutions with individuals.
• Willing to take responsibility and promote people's strengths.
• Kind and caring understanding of diverse backgrounds.
• Advocating for equality and human rights.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Empower community members to identify strengths and outcomes.
• Utilize a strength-based approach to promote wellbeing.
• Support individuals and carers through advocacy.
• Engage in group learning for evidence-based practice.

Skills

Creativity in problem-solving

Strong communication

Advocacy for equality and integrity

Leadership and self-management

Job description

About Us

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 Wayand we can’t do it alone – our proactive, positive approach to social care gives everyone the opportunity to make a bigger difference. If we’redoinga good job, wedon’tstand still - we’reambitious andwe’realways striving to do better; it’s in our DNA.

About the Role

We’re transforming the way we help our frontline social workers support our communities to get the best outcomes possible for each and every person we work with. 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.

We continue to be a financially stable local authority and our investment in Adult Services has created a number of vacancies; we are looking for Newly Qualified and Qualified Social Workers and Newly Qualified and Qualified Occupational Therapists to join us and help shape and deliver our teams; it’s a really exciting time to join us!

You will be working alongside Occupational Therapists in a team that is supportive and motivated to support each other learn and develop. The City team is passionate about supporting each other to ensure a high standard of work for the people we support locally. We continue to strive to work towards excellent practice, and as a team member you will:

• Empower people in your community to identify their strengths and desired outcomes, embracing new ideas and ways of doing things to improve and maintain their 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

You are…

• Driven to do it 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.