Social Worker Permanence Support

Job Introduction

About Us

Adopt Thames Valley (regional adoption agency) launched in December 2017 to provide Permanence Services on behalf of Bracknell, West Berkshire, Windsor and Maidenhead, Wokingham, Reading, Swindon and Oxfordshire.   It is hosted by Oxfordshire County Council with offices in Oxford, Woodley and Swindon. 

The Permanence Support Team is a specialist team providing post-order support to adopters, special guardians and their children, adults affected by adoption, and to birth families.  

About the Role

You will be joining a supportive team of aspirational, creative and committed social workers who strive to provide the best possible outcomes for adopted and Special Guardianship children.

Social Workers in the team hold a varied case load, working with adopted parents, special guardian's, children and birth families. We also run a range of workshops and training for our families, alongside children's groups and annual family days. 

About you

Are you a passionate, qualified social worker with experience of working with children and families?  Are you interested in different ways of working in this field?  

We are looking for an individual who can think creatively about how to support adoptive and Special Guardianship families, and who has an interest in permanence for children. 

Rewards and benefits

As part of our team, you’ll benefit from 

• Vivup benefits platform 

• Vivup highfive recognition platform 

• Cyclescheme (for eco-conscious commuters) 

• Electric vehicle lease scheme 

• Discounts at local retailers 

• Salary finance options 

• Up to 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) 

• A competitive 19.9% employer pension contribution rate

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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