Job responsibilities
About Us
We are a passionate and dedicated team supporting care leavers and unaccompanied young people. We strive to achieve the best outcomes for our care leavers andsupportthem into independence and young adulthood.We are proud to have achieved a 'Good' rating this year with our Ofsted inspection and have had positive feedback from the LGA review. This is a great opportunity to join a creative and proactive team.
About the Role
The role has lead responsibility for ensuring that statutory requirements are adhered to and the team of Personal Advisers are well supported. This role has management responsibility i.e.providing day to day operational management of the Leaving Care Team, chairing network meetings, implementing policies in accordance with Leaving Care Legislation.
About you
This is an opportunity for candidates who want to undertake this role as part of their professional development or to experience a different area of work or for experienced existing managers to embark upon a new role.
You will be an adaptable and capable assistant manager who is dedicated and passionate about supporting the needs of care leavers.
To discuss the role informally please contact Service Manager, Carol Stewart on carol.stewart@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Rewards and benefits
It really is true that every single job role here contributes to bettering the lives of the people in our county - we want to do this for our employees too.We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology to support agile working.We offer some of the very best learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.
- We have a generous holiday allowance, up to 33 days holiday p.a. plus Bank Holidays.
- Option to buy additional holiday.
- Access to a Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 19.9% of your salary.
- A range of local and national retail discounts
- A host of enhanced family friendly policies including carers leave and paid time off for volunteering.
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 peersupport, education and safe spaces for all.
Our commitment toGuaranteed 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 toSafeguarding
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.
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