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Social Work Assistant OCC613405

Job details

 

Salary range: £32,076 - £34,834 per annum

Work location: County Hall, Oxford

Hours per week: 37 - we are open to discussions about flexible working 

Contract type: Permanent, OR Temporary for 9-12 months

Vetting requirements: This post is subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Check

 

Closing date: Sunday 9th June 2024

Interview date: To be confirmed 

 

About us

 

We are looking to recruit to our Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) a countywide team based in Oxford City.

 

The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) is the single point of contact for all professionals to report safeguarding concerns. The Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) is a partnership between Oxford City Council, Oxfordshire County Council, Thames Valley Police, The National Probation Service, NHS health services, South Central Ambulance Service, Drug and Alcohol Services and Education.

 

 

About the role

 

In this role, you will be working alongside a team of social workers and social work assistants with the support and supervision of an Assistant Team Manager.

 

The post is office based, therefore, a driving licence is not essential and although we are a very busy team, the hours are structured.

 

Good supervision and training opportunities are provided.
 

 

About you

 

Applicants should have good standard of educational qualification/achievement and relevant experience of working with children and their parents/carers.

 

 

Rewards and benefits

 

  • Culture of flexible working
  • Technology to support agile working where role permits
  • Up to 33 day’s holiday p.a. plus bank holidays
  • Option to ‘buy’ additional holiday
  • Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support
  • Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%
  • Enhanced family friendly policies
  • Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
  • Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development

 

 

Would you like to know more?

 

Please click here to view the Job Description and Selection Criteria

 

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ciaran Hamlet, Team Manager, CIARAN.HAMLET@OXFORDSHIRE.GOV.UK

 

 

Application Procedure

 

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Our commitment to:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At 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 Schemes

As 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:
Safeguarding

Oxfordshire 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 Working

We 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.


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