ABOUT US

Together, we’re the moment makers and we’re focussed on making every day the best it can be for our residents. Whatever you do here, you’ll look around and say, “I make a difference”. Because we’re all creating lasting change to people’s lives in Oxfordshire.
Everyday you’ll be challenged in a new way, supported by your team, in an organisation that is free thinking, flexible, and helps people achieve their ambitions. We’re not afraid to do things differently and our dynamic culture means this is a place where new ideas are embraced, and innovation thrives.
We believe that together, our differences make us stronger, and that diversity is the foundation for innovation. Here, you can create a unique career for yourself – while raising the bar for the future of children’s social care.

TO APPLY, YOU WILL NEED:

• Social Work Qualification and registration with Social Work England
• Ability to form positive working relationships with children, families and a range of colleagues across agencies
• Ability to engage children, young people families who are resistant to intervention
  Please refer to the job description attached for a full list of essential criteria.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join our dedicated team at OCC as a Team Manager!
You will play a crucial role in ensuring that children, young people and families in need of help and protection receive timely, high quality assessments and support. Your efforts will help identify and meet their needs, reduce risks and safeguard their wellbeing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Team Management: Lead a team to deliver exceptional services to vulnerable children and families.
• Service Development: Support the Service Manager in the continual development, delivery and review of services to maximise life chances and implement permanency plans for children.
• Practice Model: Ensure adherence to Oxfordshire’s Family Safeguarding Plus practice model, including effective group supervision and timely progression of children’s plans.
• Policy Compliance: Ensure all relevant County policies and procedures are followed, and concerns are raised appropriately.
• Budget Management: Oversee the effective management of the team’s budget.

It really is true that every single job role here contributes to bettering the lives of the people in our county - we want to do this for our employees too. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology to support agile working. We offer some of the best learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.

• We have a generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment with us up to 33 days.
• Option to buy additional holiday.
• Access to a Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 19.9% of your salary.
• A range of local and national retail discounts
• A host of enhanced family friendly policies including carers leave and paid time off for volunteering