Specialist Residential Family Support Worker

at  Oxfordshire County Council

ABOUT US

OCC was fortunate to be successful with bidding for DFE monies to develop and grow our in-house children’s home provisions to enable more Oxfordshire children to remain in Oxfordshire when they become Children We Care For. As a result, we are excited to be opening 4 new children’s homes in 2024. Our children’s homes sit within The Residential and Edge of Care Service which works with the most vulnerable children and families, including those on the edge of care, within the Children We Care For system and those preparing for independence. The strategic aim of this service is to deliver integrated and individualised interventions to promote best outcomes for children and their families. We’ve got an ambitious road ahead, and we need the right talent to help us.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals who have experience of working with children aged 12-17. You will be part of the team to welcome our children as we open the doors to our new children’s home.
The successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to working towards or Successful completion of Diploma in Children and Young Peoples Workforce or equivalent.

The successful applicant will be working in a team as a Specialist Residential Family Support Worker in one of our 4 new children’s home. These provisions are children’s homes imbedded in quiet local communities to provide a safe and nurturing home environment with intensive support packages for up to 4 children aged 12 – 17. The role involves shift work which includes sleeping in and working weekends and bank holidays.