Family Support Worker

Job Introduction

Work location:  Based at Barton Children Family Centre OX3 8DD. We are an agile working organisation; you may be required to work from office base or remote locations depending on the needs of the children and young people we support. The ability to travel around Central Oxford  and across the Oxfordshire area is essential. 

Salary: £33,366 - £36,124

Hours per week: 37

Contract type: Permanent

Vetting requirements: This role is subject to a Criminal Records Check

Closing Date:  11th June 2025

Interview date: Provisionally 25th June 2025 

About Us

Working together to help Children, young people, and families to thrive.

Join Oxfordshire County Council on an exciting journey towards Delivering the Future Together, our ambitious transformation programme which will enable 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 ‘daring to do it differently’, as we continue to strive to do better.  

In our Children, Education, & Families Directorate, we do our very best to help children, young people, and families to thrive. We know the importance of building relationships, empowering people, and building on strengths and this is reflected in our restorative, relational practice approach. 

We’ve been consistently rated as “good” by Ofsted, but we are not content with that; we are ambitious and want to do even better! Oxfordshire County Council is a financially stable local authority which is committed to investing in Children, Education, and Families, to ensure that we have the resources we need to make a real difference to the families we work with. 

About the role and team

The work will include case management and direct work with children, young people and their families providing timely support and interventions to address safeguarding concerns and reduce risks to children and young people. 

It will also involve leading Team Around the Family meetings and delivering a range of evidence-based group programmes to children, young people and families who meet the threshold for the service both within the Children and Family Centre and at outreach venues. 

Learn more about what we’re doing: Working for OCC Children’s Services

As part of our team, you will:

• Focus on successful outcomes for families using a relational, strengths-based approach. 
• Use motivational interviewing to engage and support families with making the changes they need.
• Be supported with individual supervision to promote your wellbeing and professional development.
• Have opportunities to continue to learn while you work, by undertaking training, webinars, practice learning events and reflective sessions. 

About you

We would like to hear from you if you are…

• Kind and caring, with an understanding of and respect for individuals’ qualities, abilities, and diverse backgrounds. 
• Advocating for equality and integrity in all you do.
• Always learning, with a passion to grow and develop your skills.
• Willing to take responsibility and contribute to the delivery of Oxfordshire County Council’s vision.  
• Driven to do it differently to embark on a journey of continuous improvement.

Our Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive salary from £33,366 - £36,124
• Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays). Pro rata
• A comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support 24 x7.
• Range of family friendly policies.
• Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities. 
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.
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For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Amanda Rowley Children and Family Centre Manager amanda.rowley@oxfordshire.gov.uk or Peter Ker Lead Practitioner Peter.ker@oxfordshire.gov.uk. Or call the office on 01865 328730

Would you like to know more?

Please scroll to the bottom to view the Job Description and Selection Criteria.

Learn more about how we support you with our first-class induction training, onboarding care and ongoing personal development.

Join our vibrant and passionate workforce and make a positive difference to the lives of children, young people and their families.

How to apply

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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, full time and 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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