Coordinator at Banbury's North Adult Social Care

Job Introduction

About Us

The North Adult Social Care Team works with people between the ages of 18+ who are eligible for support under the Care Act 2014. We are looking to appoint new staff members who have a genuine passion for improving people's life by maximising their own and community's potential. We are a team made up from Coordinators, Occupational Therapists and Social Workers. Over past years, we have built a team that is resilient and creates unique opportunities for professional development across Oxfordshire County Council.

About the Role

This post is based in Adult Social Care, within the North locality, covering Banbury and surrounding villages. We are looking for a enthusiastic person who is keen to work collaboratively across Adult Social Care, Health and other partner agencies to achieve great changes in our community. We are proud to support our residents through a strength-based approach that creates opportunities, builds resilience and develops long-term support networks so that people we support can live their lives as successfully, independently and as safely as possible.

The post holder will receive full training through specially developed Coordinator's Competency Framework training programme to deliver holistic strength-based interventions that explore equally people's social circumstances and their physical abilities. After successful completion of the framework, there are opportunities for Coordinators to be supported in undertaking apprenticeship or professional qualifications in either Social Work or Occupational Therapy. Thanks to our unique inhouse training, support is always at hand, so passion and enthusiasm to work with people and bring a change is a key.

The role requires successful candidate to visit people's houses around Oxfordshire, to undertake holistic assessments of individual needs, while also completing written reports and facilitating best support arrangements via available options.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wishes to peruse career in social care.

In line with County Council policy, we also offer a relocation package up to a maximum of £8,000 to cover reimbursement of expenses for newly appointed employees who need to move home to take a job with Oxfordshire County Council (conditions apply).

About you

We are looking for driven candidates that have excellent communication skills which would help them build professional relationships with people that we work with, their families and communities.

As a team we are supportive, creative and most importantly we are excited to welcome new members to our team.

You will...

Have the passion to promote people's strengths and the ability to make a difference to their lives.

In addition, you should have the ability to travel to and access a variety of premises across Oxfordshire and meet the requirements set out in the selection criteria within the job description.

Rewards and benefits

• Culture of flexible working
• 28 day's holiday p.a. plus bank holidays
• Option to 'buy' additional holiday
• Relocation package up to a maximum of £8,000
• High quality digital equipment and AI software provided to all staff
• 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.
• Robust supervision and extensive training opportunities within the role, enabling you to develop your skills, plus a career progression scheme, to help you progress professionally

Please ensure you read Job Description and in your personal statement make clear reference (preferably with examples) explaining how you meet selection criteria for this post.

This advert may close sooner if enough applicants apply.

Interviews are planned for week beginning 05/05/2025.

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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