Social Worker - Children We Care ForLocation: Oxfordshire County CouncilSalary: £35,745 - £46,464 + Recruitment Bonus
About Us:At Oxfordshire County Council, we are committed to helping children, young people, and families thrive. As part of our Children, Education, and Families Directorate, we focus on building strong, positive relationships and empowering individuals through our restorative, relational practice approach.
We are proud to have consistently been rated "Good" by Ofsted, but we strive to be even better. We are financially stable and committed to investing in our services, ensuring we have the resources needed to make a real difference in the lives of the families we support.
About the Role:We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our Children We Care For team. You will play a crucial role in supporting children and young people who are living away from their family homes, helping them achieve permanence through adoption, special guardianships, and long-term fostering. You will also support care plans and prepare young people for adulthood.
In this role, you will:
1. Focus on positive outcomes for children and families using a relational, strengths-based approach
2. Engage and support families to make necessary changes through motivational interviewing
3. Hold a manageable caseload of no more than 1...