Family Practitioner

Responsibilities

The work will include case management and direct work with children, young people and their families, providing timely support and interventions to address safeguarding concerns and reduce risks.

It will also involve leading Team Around the Family/Child in Need meetings and delivering a range of evidence‑based group programmes to children, young people and families who meet the service threshold, both within the Children and Family Centre and at outreach venues.

• Focus on successful outcomes for families using a relational, strengths‑based approach.
• Use motivational interviewing to engage and support families in making the changes they need.
• Be supported with individual supervision to promote wellbeing and professional development.
• Have opportunities to continue learning while you work through training, webinars, practice learning events and reflective sessions.

• 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 the council’s vision.
• Driven to do it differently to embark on a journey of continuous improvement.

• Competitive salary from £38,220 – £40,777
• Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays). Pro rata
• A comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Employee Assistance Programme, including access to health and wellbeing support 24/7.
• Range of family friendly policies.
• Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.
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Oxfordshire County Council is a financially stable local authority committed to investing in Children, Education, and Families to make a real difference to the families we work with. We have been consistently rated as good by Ofsted and are continuously striving to improve.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Vicky Hatch, Children and Family Centre Manager (vi) or Sharon Hallam, Lead Practitioner (shar).
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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 while on maternity or family leave. We have staff network groups that provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria. For those leaving care without 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 within three years of leaving service.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All employees, workers and volunteers are expected to share this commitment, and our recruitment and selection practices reflect this.

We are open to flexible working arrangements, which can include flexi‑time, part‑time, job sharing, nine‑day fortnights, and annualised hours, depending on the role and service requirements.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, a submission will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous convictions.