Practice Supervisor (Social Work)

Job Introduction

About Us

Do you want to help us radically change the way we deliver social care?

Delivering the Future Together, 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 ‘daring to do it differently’ 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 Oxfordshire Way 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 team 

Whatever your career aspirations are in adult social care, we’re here to support and empower you to lead your growth from the front whilst you play a key role providing supervisory support to our Social Workers and Coordinators and collaborate with your Occupational therapy colleagues in the team. 

The Vale Adult Social Care Teams is a community based multi-disciplinary team supporting residents in the Vale of White Horse area, to achieve and sustain maximum independence to support their quality of life.   

We are looking for an SWE registered Social Worker who is passionate about personal independence and sustainable wellbeing in the community.   

As part of our team, you will: 

• Work closely with our partners and the voluntary sector. Supporting your team manager to supervise and line manage Social Workers and Coordinators, to deliver a strength-based approach to support and enable people in our community.  
• In addition, to support and develop close working with partners in our neighbourhood.
• Be responsible for overseeing the practice of team members, both registered professionals and non-registered professionals, supporting their development and skills to ensure delivery of timely interventions, reducing reliance on statutory care.  

About you 

You are… 

• Always learning as a qualified and registered SWE Social Worker with experience in a community setting.
• Driven to do things differently to find creative solutions that problem solves with the person, rather than for the person.
• Willing to take responsibility, with a flexible and proactive approach to collaborative working as demand fluctuates.
• 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, and with your strong communication skills you work collaboratively to achieve the best outcome.

Our Rewards and benefits 

Learn more about how you learn, grow and thrive with us… 

• Up to 33 day’s holiday p.a. plus bank holidays - Option to ‘buy’ additional days
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%
• Relocation package up to a maximum of £8,000 to cover reimbursement of expenses for newly appointed employees (conditions apply in line with Council Policy)
• Regular weekly and 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 PEP BIA or AMHP
• Learn more here: Our benefits | Jobs (oxfordshire.gov.uk)

For a discussion about the role or to answer any questions please contact Pam Bradshaw telephone number 07711117384 or pamela.bradshaw@oxfordshire.gov.uk  

 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 flexitime, 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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