Senior Practitioner

About the Role Team: Childrens Disability Team South, Oxfordshire Office: Hybrid working, 3 days per week in the office Ron Groves House, Kidlington. Hours: 37 hours, 08:30 17:00 Monday to Thursday. 08:30 16:00 Friday. The Children's Disability Team work with children with disabilities and their families, assessing their needs and supporting children subject to Child in Need, Child Protection and Children We Care For plans, and children subject to Care Proceedings. This is a rewarding opportunity, to ensure services are planned and delivered in a way that maximises participation and reflects childrens rights in relation to services being provided, to act on views of children and young people and demonstrate that childrens rights are reflected in the work with children and young people. The post holder is responsible for ensuring that all County Safeguarding and Child Protection policies are adhered to and concerns are raised in accordance with these policies. Key responsibilities
include: Work with children, young people, and families subject to Child in Need or Child Protection planning, Public Law Outline, Care Proceedings, Child We Care For arrangements and adoption. Providing timely support to vulnerable families, addressing safeguarding concerns and reducing risks. Undertaking effective assessments of need, analysis, and risk management for allocated children and supporting newer staff in doing so for their allocated children. Maintaining accurate case records and producing timely assessments and reports. Preparing and managing court work, including liaison with guardians and legal representatives. Quality assuring other team members reports, assessments and minutes. Supporting less experienced staff with report writing, meetings and court-related tasks. Demonstrating accountability and responsibility for practice and a commitment to continued professional development. Supervising students and supporting induction for newly qualified social workers and support
staff. Planning and facilitating group supervision sessions to strengthen practice and shared learning. Please see the attached job description for a full list., About You A qualified and registered social worker with substantial experience in safeguarding, child protection, court work, children we care for and children with disabilities. You have strong communication, analytical, decision-making, assessment and supervision skills. You are able to work collaboratively with partner agencies. You have integrity, professionalism, resilience, practice inclusive working, and have a commitment to council values and positive outcomes for children and families. We would like to hear from you if you are: A qualified and experienced Social Worker registered with Social Work England. If you are an International Social Worker, please apply via the International Social Worker Vacancy also on the Careers page. 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 Councils vision. Driven to do it differently to embark on a journey of continuous improvement. Rewards and Benefits

Together, were shaping childrens social care for the future. Every day, our colleagues are helping to transform the lives of the residents of Oxfordshire. We are committed to delivering lasting change, by helping the children, young people, and families of Oxfordshire 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 and use of the Family Safeguarding Model. We believe that together, our differences make us stronger, and that diversity is the foundation for innovation. Here, you can create a unique career for yourself while raising the bar for the future of childrens social care. Are you in?