Social Worker, Community Health

Do you want to help us radically change the way we deliver social care? Join Oxfordshire County Council on an exciting journey towards 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', as 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.

Our team has a broad range and mix of experienced, newly qualified colleagues and apprentices who bring a broad range of experiences and skills to the team. Everyone has a valuable and important contribution to make to the team and the services we provide, and we encourage colleagues to support each other's personal and professional development. We will support you to continue developing into the best version of your professional self.

We're transforming the way we help our frontline social workers support our communities to get the best outcomes possible for each and every person we work with in a timely way. We do this through strengthened supervision, ongoing professional training and manageable caseloads, so that you can bring your best self to the people you work with to ensure they have the support they need.

You will be working alongside Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Coordinators (unqualified colleagues) within the locality. There will be lots of opportunities for inter team and interagency working with health colleagues and other locally based organisations. The ability to travel to and access a variety of premises including people's home and have access to a car is essential, as this role will require travelling throughout Vale Locality, Oxfordshire.

Empower people in the community to identify their strengths and desired outcomes, embracing new ideas and ways of doing things to improve and maintain their independence. Utilise a strength-based approach to promote people's wellbeing to help them achieve their desired outcomes. Support people and carers to ensure their voice is heard through advocacy where necessary. We reserve the right to commence interviews prior to the closing date advertised if a sufficient number are received.

You are ….

• Motivated to do it differently to find creative solutions that problem solves with the person, rather than for the person.
• Willing to take responsibility, you are someone who has the passion to promote people’s strengths to gain the best outcomes for people.
• Kind with an understanding of and respect for individuals’ qualities, abilities and diverse backgrounds.
• Advocating for equality and integrity in all you do with a commitment to human rights and social justice, and with your strong…