Social Worker OCC615371

NHS

  • Oxford
  • £35,745-42,403 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 1 month ago
Job detailsSalary range: £35,745 – £42,403 per annumWork location: Union St, OX4 1JP with some agile working including out-of-county visitsHours per week: 37 - we are open to discussions about flexible workingContract type: PermanentVetting requirements: This role is subject to a criminal records checkClosing date: Sunday 28th April 2024Interview date: Wednesday 8th May 2024Help us provide care and support to unaccompanied young people seeking asylum in the UKAbout usThe Unaccompanied Children and Young People’s Team (UCYP) are a supportive team of Social Workers and Leaving Care Personal Advisors who work closely together to support children and young people who have arrived in Oxfordshire. This is a case-holding role, and the team also runs a duty pod system on a 4-week cycle.About the roleThe role involves working with unaccompanied children and young people who have arrived in Oxfordshire clandestinely, or via the planned National Transfer Scheme route. As a UCYP social worker you will need knowledge of the UK immigration system and the National Referral Mechanism. You will also need an understanding of the range of specialised services available to UCYP in Oxfordshire/UK-wide. The role will be rewarding as you support a child through their journey of adapting to a new life in the UK and developing their independence.About youYou will be enthusiastic about working with unaccompanied children and young people. You will be a natural advocate with an appreciation of the unique challenges face by UCYP.You will demonstrate the following: -
  • Motivation to work with children and young people.
  • Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries.
  • Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours.
  • Have a positive attitudes to use of authority and maintaining discipline.
Rewards and benefits
  • Culture of flexible working
  • Technology to support agile working where role permits
  • Up to 33 day’s holiday p.a. plus bank holidays
  • Option to ‘buy’ additional holiday
  • Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support
  • Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%
  • Enhanced family friendly policies
  • Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
  • Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development
Would you like to know more?For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Helen Barker, Team Manager on 07824894329 for more information about the role.Application ProcedureTo apply, please complete an online application form by clicking either of the Apply Now buttons at the top and bottom of this advert. This includes a section asking you to explain how you meet the selection criteria, as specified in the job posting. You may attach a cover letter and/or CV to your application form, however it is not mandatory.If you encounter any issues with the maximum character count on your application form, please use , which may be taking it over the limit.If you experience any technical difficulties whilst completing the application form, please contact the Recruitment Team using .If you require the application form in an alternative format as part of a reasonable adjustment at this stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment Team using .Our commitment to:
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