Coordinator

Job Introduction

About us
Co-ordinators are crucial in supporting our fast-paced social work teams to work effectively to deliver outstanding services to local adults in the community.

If you would like to join a team which is innovative, supportive and promotes the development of your skills in Adult Social Care then Oxfordshire is the place for you.

 About the role 
Our work is underpinned by the Care Act (2014) which has the ‘wellbeing principle’ at its heart. You will provide personalised information and advice to individuals, families, and their carers.
Be responsible for the management and prioritisation of a caseload as allocated by the Practice Supervisor and to refer cases, in discussion with the supervisor to an appropriate professional.

Use a strength-based approach to ensure that in responding to eligible needs all options including the use of informal support networks, community resources, and the assessment of equipment, adaptions and Occupational Therapy are explored to achieve identified outcomes.
Undertake assessments, reviews and interventions and other duties relating to individuals, families, and carers.
Ensure that support plans are reflective of the individual’s needs
Identify and make the necessary arrangements for services which will improve and maintain independence.
Make telephone enquiries, undertake face to face visits in the community, facilitate clinics.
Participate in duty including telephone and emergency advice.
Identify and appropriately report any safeguarding concerns.

 About you 

Excellent written, face to face and telephone communication skills
Maintain comprehensive and accurate records
Work within the guidelines of the Data Protection Act, confidentiality and information sharing protocols.

Optional - For an informal discussion about the role please contact Monica Knight, Practice Supervisor ICES OT (Adult Social Care) at Monica Knight at 07551680588. 

Our Rewards & Benefits 

• Regular monthly formal and informal support and supervision
• Weekly team catch ups
• Flexible working options (we promote and support agile working except where you are required onsite within a hospital setting)
• High quality digital equipment provided to all staff
• Safe, supportive, and positive working environment
• Competitive salary
• Annual leave up to 29 days pro rata
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• EAP and access to health and wellbeing support
• Local and national discounts for travel and shopping 

Our values
Together we want to make the council an even better place to work. Our new values – chosen entirely by staff - reflect not only who we are now, but how we can thrive in the future. 

• Always learning
• Be kind and care
• Equality and integrity in all we do
• Taking responsibility
• Daring to do it differently

 All employees will be expected to demonstrate commitment to these values and their associated behaviours, and this begins with the application process.
 
How to apply
To apply, you will need to complete an online application form. This includes a section asking you to explain how you meet the requirements of the job role and selection criteria, as specified in the job description. You may attach a cover letter and/or CV to your application form; however, it is not mandatory.
 If you experience any difficulties whilst completing the application form, please contact the Recruitment Team using the Recruitment Application Enquiry Form on the Home Page.
 
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, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We have several staff network groups which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff.
 
Our commitment to safeguarding
Our Organisation is 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.
 
Guaranteed interviews 
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. We also offer flexible interview times and dates.

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