Job detailsSalary range: £32,076 per annumWork location: Various locations across and university study in Aylesbury. A combination of remote, face to face and office-based working is expected depending on the needs of the people supported as well as in-person study time in Aylesbury.Hours per week: 37Contract type: Permanent.Vetting requirements: This role is subject to a Criminal Records Check.Closing date: Friday 10th May 2024Interview date: Week commencing 27th May 2024About usDo you want to help us radically change the way we deliver social care?Join Oxfordshire County Council on an exciting journey towards , 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 ' , 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 and we can't do it alone - our proactive, positive approach to social care gives everyone the opportunity to make a bigger difference. If we're doing a good job, we don't stand still - we're ambitious and we're always striving to do better; it's in our DNA.About the role and the teamOur team empowers you to deliver bespoke solutions that supports people to achieve their desired goals and outcomes.We do this through our commitment of giving you the autonomy to do your role, to create new ideas and ways of doing things, with the support from our stable leadership team, regular group and 1:1 supervision and the opportunity to develop and progress across many different areas of Adult Social Care. Working for Oxfordshire County Council opens a world of opportunities across varying facets of Social Care including, but not limited to leadership, clinic assessment, prison work, seating, moving, and handling, and assistive technology.This is a trainee role where successful candidates will complete their Social Work Degree Apprenticeship over three years. This will involve learning and studying, alongside gaining practical work experience in some of our diverse teams. Successful candidates will need to meet the requirements of the apprenticeship programme throughout by working towards an honours degree as detailed here:.You will be working alongside Social Workers within a locality, hospital setting or safeguarding team and as part of this team you will:
Empower people in the 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.
No one day is ever the same in Oxfordshire County Council. Whatever your career aspirations are in adult social care, we're here to support and empower you to lead your growth from the front.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 Occupational Therapists and Newly Qualified and to join us and help shape and deliver our teams; it's a really exciting time to join us!About youYou are…
Driven to do things differently to find creative solutions that problem solves with the person, rather than for the person.
Willing to take responsibility,
Kind and caring, you exhibit empathy and have a sense of social justice.
Advocating for equality and integrity in all you do, and have good
and are able to work collaboratively to achieve the best outcome. * Always learning, you have a passion for learning with a desire to pursue a career in adult social care.Rewards and benefits
Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, employer's contribution of up to 19.9%
Regular monthly formal and informal support and supervision
Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
Extensive Continuous Professional Development opportunities, career progression scheme including the opportunity to train as a Practice Educator, Best Interest Assessor or Adult Mental Health Practitioner.
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Would you like to know more?For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Fiona Havord, Principal Social Worker onApplication ProcedureDue to ESFA funding rules all applicants must be a UK resident or have resided in the UK for a minimum of 3 years on the start date of the apprenticeship.Adjustments to the minimum English and/or maths requirements will be considered by the provider where an apprentice has either an existing or previously issued Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan, a Statement of Special Educational Needs (SEN) or a Learning Difficulty Assessment (LDA).By applying for this Apprenticeship and the associated training you will be agreeing that your personal information you provide to the Council may be passed to the nominated training provider, ESFA, and the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy. Where necessary it is also shared with the Department for Education, including the Education Funding Agency and any other relevant regulator relating to the Apprenticeship.Further information about use of and access to your personal data, and details of organisations with whom the ESFA regularly share data are available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/esfa-privacy-notice. If you have any queries around the sharing of your data please contact apprenticeships@oxfordshire.gov.ukApplicants must be aged 18 or over..To apply, please complete an online application form by clicking either of the Apply Now buttons at the top and bottom of this advert. This includes a section asking you to explain how you meet the selection criteria, as specified in the job posting. You may attach a cover letter and/or CV to your application form, however it is not mandatory.If you encounter any issues with the maximum character count on your application form, please use , which may be taking it over the limit.If you experience any technical difficulties whilst completing the application form, please contact the Recruitment Team using .If you require the application form in an alternative format as part of a reasonable adjustment at this stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment Team using .Our commitment to: Equality, Diversity and InclusionAt Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.Our commitment to: Guaranteed Interview SchemesAs a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.Our commitment to: SafeguardingOxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.Our commitment to: Flexible WorkingWe are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.Follow us on Social MediaStay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on , , and .
