Children's Practitioner - South Oxfordshire
| Company: | Oxfordshire County Council |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £38,220 to £40,777 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | South Oxfordshire, OX14 3RG |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 18 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 18 Oct 2026 |
Summary
About Us
Working together to help Children, young people, and families to thrive.
JoinOxfordshire County Council on an exciting journey towards
Delivering the Future Together, our
ambitious transformation programme which will enable 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 our Children, Education, & Families Directorate, we do our very best to help children, young people, and families to thrive. We know the importance of building relationships, empowering people, and building on strengths and this is reflected in our restorative, relational practice approach.
We’ve been consistently rated as “good” by Ofsted, but we are not content with that; we are
ambitious and want to do even better! Oxfordshire County Council is a financially stable local authority which is
committed to investing in Children, Education, and Families, to ensure that we have the resources we need to make a real difference to the families we work with.
This includes the successful operation of our transformational model Family Safeguarding & Support.
About the Role
We are looking for a dedicated Children's Practitioner to join our Family Safeguarding &
Support (FSS) team and deliver exceptional service to children, young people, and families.
In this role, you will manage a caseload aligned with your experience and capabilities, ensuring the voices of those you
support are heard. Utilising the FSS Workbook modules and employing a strengths-based approach, you will implement timely and effective interventions to meet their needs.
If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you!
As part of our team, you will:
- Deliver efficient and effective services to children, young people, and their families.
- Utilise the FSS Workbook modules and a strengths-based approach.
- Prepare and submit written reports as required.
- Attend reviews and core groups, presenting interventions clearly and professionally.
- Keep the social worker fully informed of significant information about allocated families, seeking advice as needed.
About you
We would like to hear from you if you are…
- Advocating forequality and integrityin all you do.
- Always learning, with a passion to grow and develop your skills.
- Willing totake responsibilityand contribute to the delivery of Oxfordshire County Council’s vision.
- Driven to do it differently to embark on a journey of continuous improvement.
Kind and caring, with an
understanding of and respect for individuals’ qualities, abilities, and diverse backgrounds.
You will have:
- Relevant experience of working with children and/or young people and/or families.
- An
- Knowledge and understanding of the application of safeguarding principles.
- Ability to case-hold and within this assess, create, and record outcome driven plans for children and young people.
understanding of the impact of abuse, social deprivation and disadvantage on children, young people and their families.
Please refer to the job description attached below for a full list of selection criteria.
Rewards and benefits
- 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 x7.
- 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.
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 flexitime, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.
Follow us on Social Media
Stay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. If you encounter any technical issues with the application system, please contact us at: careers@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
