Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust - Milton Keynes
£57,528 - £64,750 per annum pro rata
PermanentPart time
Specialist Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist Milton Keynes CAMHS | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) Are you a passionate Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people and families? We are seeking an experienced and motivated Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist to join our friendly, innovative and supportive CAMHS team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions within a dynamic multidisciplinary service that is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people. As part of our CAMHS team, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of presentations, contribute to service development and innovation, and help shape the future of mental health care for young people in our community. You will provide highly specialist psychotherapeutic assessment, formulation and treatment for children, young people and their families, working across a range of clinical settings and levels of need. This is a rewarding and influential role where you will: • Deliver specialist psychotherapeutic interventions to children, young people and families. • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic, patient-centred care. • Offer consultation, advice and specialist expertise to colleagues and the wider professional network. • Contribute to service development, quality improvement, audit and research activities. • Support the development of psychotherapeutic practice within the service. • Provide clinical and professional supervision to trainees, early career psychotherapists and other professionals. • Influence and contribute to the development of policies and clinical pathways that enhance patient care. The successful candidate will work autonomously within professional and service frameworks while benefiting from excellent peer support, professional leadership and opportunities for continued development. Why Join CNWL? At CNWL, patients are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to delivering compassionate, safe and effective care across our mental health, community and specialist services. By joining our team, you will become part of an organisation that: • Values innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. • Invests in staff wellbeing, learning and career progression. • Supports clinicians to develop specialist interests and leadership skills. • Encourages involvement in service transformation, research and quality improvement. • Offers a supportive and inclusive working environment where every voice matters. Whether you're looking to deepen your specialism, expand your leadership experience or help shape the future of CAMHS services, CNWL offers the support and opportunities to help you thrive. Working at CNWL With a diverse range of services across mental health, community health, addictions, learning disabilities, eating disorders and specialist care, CNWL provides exceptional opportunities for professional growth at every stage of your career. We're looking for talented, compassionate professionals who share our ambition to deliver outstanding care and who want to make a real difference to the lives of children, young people and families. If you're ready to join a forward-thinking CAMHS service and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you. Provide highly specialist psychoanalytically-informed psychotherapeutic assessments of children and young people referred to the team based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources Formulate and implement plans for the formal treatment and/or management of the child/ young person’s problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings Be responsible for implementing a range of psychotherapeutic interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups, grounded in the principles and techniques of psychoanalytic psychotherapy. These will include long and short term interventions as appropriate to need Evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of children and young people whose problems are managed by psychologically based standard care plans Provide highly specialist expertise, advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to children and young people’s formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan This advert closes on Wednesday 9 Sep 2026
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Associate Mental Health Practitioner | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust - Milton Keynes
£28,392 - £31,157 p.a (pro rata if P/T)
PermanentFull time
To provide low intensity mental health interventions and support for men under Mental Health Services within HMP Woodhill. These interventions will primarily be delivered in group format, but there is scope for 1:1 assessment and intervention. To provide support to your Mental Health team colleagues in the delivery of clinical care. 1. To support Mental Health colleagues in designing and preparing low intensity mental health interventions, both group and individual. To co-facilitate time-limited low intensity mental health groups and, when appropriate, time-limited individual interventions. 2. 1. To help deliver initiatives promoting mental wellbeing across primary care and the prison. 1. To work in a highly emotive atmosphere with clients with offending histories and / or mental health problems on a regular basis, and be able to communicate sensitive and complex information, whilst maintaining a high degree of professionalism at all times. 1. To work closely with senior colleagues to ensure information in relation to risk is collected and communicated sensitively and comprehensively. · To attend and contribute to other prison meetings, and to present the view of Mental Health Team for relevant clinical issues. To ensure any actions taken from these meetings are met or that the appropriate individual to carry out the action is informed. 1. To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to both the specific patient group and mental health. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. We’re always looking torecruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we’re hoping to find our future leaders and we’ll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career. With a diverse culture and equally diverserange of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more – whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL. • • To provide low intensity mental health interventions to clients under the supervision of a qualified nurse (and supported by the Clinical Psychologist). • To support other members of the Mental Health team in the delivery of clinical care within the prison. • To support the mental health team in liaising with primary care and the prison to deliver mental wellbeing initiatives • To work independently according to a plan agreed within supervision and within the overall framework of the clinic’s policies and procedures. • To liaise with other professional services (resettlement workers, probation, CMHT) sharing information where appropriate. • To assist in clinically related administration and conduct of audits or project work. This advert closes on Wednesday 9 Sep 2026
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Advanced Lived Experience Educator | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust - London
£47,951 - £56,863 per annum inc. Inner HCAS
PermanentFull time
Have you personally used inpatient mental health services and been subject to restrictive practices during your care? Are you an experienced peer or lived experience practitioner who can use your professional and personal experience reflectively, safely and purposefully to improve staff learning, safety and culture? Please note:This vacancy doesnotmeet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. “Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024." As such, if you don’t meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in thePre-Screening Immigrationsection of your application form. Please noterole eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE). For further info please visit:Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK Please see attached JD and Person Specification. The postholder will be an integral member of the Reducing Restrictive Practices Team and will also contribute to CNWL's wider peer and lived experience workforce. You will: · Co-design and co-deliver trustwide RRP training, bringing a clear lived experience perspective to the prevention and therapeutic management of violence and aggression. · Teach, assess and actively participate in the specialist physical elements of RRP training, while promoting de-escalation, prevention, dignity, agency and the least restrictive approach. · Help create psychologically safer learning environments and respond appropriately when staff become distressed or affected by the subject matter, including signposting to further support. · Use experiential knowledge to help staff understand how distress, power, risk, identity, trauma and restrictive interventions may be experienced by the person receiving care. · Provide professional peer supervision, mentoring and development support to Senior Peer Tutors and Peer Tutors, with delegated management responsibilities where agreed. · Consult with inpatient teams and services, including in complex or highly sensitive situations, and contribute to learning, reflective debriefs and improvement following incidents. · Support link inpatient sites to develop, recruit and induct new peer and lived experience roles and to prepare teams to work effectively with those roles. This role sits at the intersection of patient safety, education and lived experience practice. You will join an established peer and lived experience workforce and will receive line management, professional peer supervision and access to learning and development. You will work with colleagues who are committed to co-production, equality, recovery, human rights and improving the experience of people receiving inpatient care. Please use your supporting statement to show clearly how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification. The postholder will be required to demonstrate, assess and take part in highly specialised physical skills used in delivery of RRP training. The ability to undertake these essential duties safely is required, following OH assessment and completion of the relevant tutor training. CNWL will consider reasonable adjustments wherever these can enable the essential functions of the role to be carried out safely but please be aware that a level of physical fitness will be required. Beaufort House, Uxbridge, is the regular operational base for this post. Applicants should expect to work in person from Beaufort House as part of their normal working pattern. The role also involves regular travel to inpatient services and other CNWL locations. The postholder will also work in person with the Central Lived Experience Team at Argo House on Thursdays for a minimum of two Thursdays per month. Please see attached job description and person specification. 1. To promote the principles of recovery and lived experience perspectives and practice within the Reducing Restrictive Practices Team, the Quality, Nursing and Safety Directorate, Trust training and across CNWL inpatient services. 2. To meet regularly with Senior and Peer Tutors locally for individual supervision (professional supervision as delegated by manager/supervisor). 3. To co-facilitate bi-monthly Trustwide group supervision for CNWL peer workers. 4. To contribute to or ensure representation of lived experience perspectives in the context of Reducing Restrictive Practices at inpatient Senior Management Team and service development meetings. 5. Scope and support inpatient services across linked sites to explore the introduction of Peer Worker roles within their workforce skill mix and co-facilitate information sessions to promote these opportunities to external applicants. 6. To contribute to shortlisting, interviews or assessment centres and eventual induction of new staff into the Reducing Restrictive Practices Team. 7. To ensure team-based Senior and Peer Tutors have a clear, up to date and expert offering by the Reducing Restrictive Practices team and the staff that attend training delivered by the Reducing Restrictive Practices Team. 8. To propose policy, training delivery or service changes to the Reducing Restrictive Practices Team and inpatient services that contributes to cultures across CNWL are therapeutic, productive, accessible, inclusive, flexible and responsive to service user’s needs. 9. Promote positive understanding, awareness and attitudes towards mental and physical health as part of day-to-day duties. 10. Participate in and actively contribute to lived experience supervision, mandatory training and team meetings, and organisational events as required. 11. Ensure excellent communication and liaison with colleagues within the wider services of the Trust, being an agent for change and a champion of recovery in all interactions both within and outside the organisation. 12. Be committed to professional development through independent learning, keeping up to date with latest research and building connections with local and national lived experience networks. Training delivery 1. To deliver TMVA training across Trust sites, assist/support in coordinating of the training and ensuring its continuous evaluation and development. The physical aspect of the training involves teaching, assessing and actively participating in highly specialised bespoke techniques to ensure safety of all persons involved. 2. To ensure a psychologically safe environment for the staff attending training, providing emotional support to staff who may express/exhibit emotional or psychological distress pre and post training as well during training. 3. Assist in signposting individual who may require immediate support outside of the training environment. 4. Consult and inform the Reducing Restrictive Practices Team Manager of any issues that may affect the efficient delivery of the training. 5. To identify and address additional learning support needs that learners may have to enable them to access and complete courses. 6. To ensure the content of courses reflect innovative and current practice, compromise a range of perspectives and is informative and culturally sensitive. 7. Liaise with other lived experience roles and services across the country to ensure that training courses reflect best practice. This advert closes on Wednesday 9 Sep 2026
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Specialist Clinical/Counselling Psychologist | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust - London
£55,524 - £62,652 per annum incl. HCAS
PermanentFull time
Harrow Adult Mental Health is looking for a highly motivated and passionate Psychologist to join our expanding therapies team. This popular post is offered within our innovative Adult Community Mental Health Hub (CMHH, Bentley House) which provides intervention to adults presenting with a range of secondary care mental health difficulties, including psychosis, Complex Emotional Needs and PTSD. The successful candidate will play a key role in the provision of highly specialist psychological assessment, collaborative formulation with service users, and consultation to the team, to support the development of creative, personalised and multi-disciplinary care plans that support individuals under the care of the CMHH to move forward. They will also provide specialist psychological intervention that draws on a range of evidence-based modalities. The post-holder will be expected to take a leading role in the ongoing development of Harrow’s Trauma-Informed Approaches (TIA) model for the adult mental health services. Over the last two years, our CMHH has rolled-out TIA, and trained the full MDT in Power Threat Meaning Framework formulation and Psychological Stabilisation interventions. This project builds on Harrow’s award winning TIA work in its acute services over the last six years, which has been published (Nikopaschos et al. 2023; 2025) and is now also influencing National Policy (see NHSE Guidelines for Acute Inpatient Mental Health Care for Adults and Older Adults, 2023). Bentley House CMHH works closely with the rest of the Harrow mental health system (including the Home Treatment and Inpatient teams) to provide holistic intervention to adults with severe and enduring mental health difficulties. The post holder will join an expanding therapies team, committed to providing highly specialist and trauma-informed psychological care. They will work closely with the full range of MDT professionals, including psychiatry, nursing, occupational therapy and peer support. They will playa key role in assessment and formulation, the development of creative multi-disciplinary care plans, and the provision of psychological intervention that follows service users across the Harrow system. The post-holder will be expected to work as a senior member of the MDT, including the provision of consultation, co-working, teaching, training, supervision and research as well as developing specific training to enhance the systematic provision of psychological interventions offered to service users by all members of the team within a ‘stepped-care’ framework. They will make a leading contribution to the learning culture of the team and wider service, and play an integral role in the further development and embedding of TIA. Specialist supervision is offered in EMDR, DBT, NET, CBT, Open Dialogue, CAT, systemic and psychodynamic models. We are delighted that you are interested in working with us here at CNWL. At CNWL, we work in collaboration with our multidisciplinary colleagues and value the lived experiences of both our staff and service users. CNWL is recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ in line with our values, our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries. With us, you will get: • A Trust committed to staff personal development, with a trust wide culture change and leadership programme that has staff wellbeing at its core. • Flexible working. • Variety of work. • Access to a variety of CPD opportunities. Central and North West London (CNWL) Trust is pioneering in its Trauma-Informed Approach (TIA) which focuses on Power Threat Meaning Framework Team Formulation (PTMF), manualised stabilisation interventions and staff training. Over the last year, our CMHH has rolled-out TIA, and the Assistant Psychologists will play an important role in the ongoing development of this work. This project builds on Harrow’s innovative TIA work in its acute services over the last six years and is now also influencing National Policy (see NHSE Guidelines for Acute Inpatient Mental Health Care for Adults and Older Adults, 2023). Job Purpose: · To provide a specialist psychology service to service users of Bentley House Community Mental Health Hub (CMHH), including specialist assessment, treatment, planning, implementation and monitoring of outcomes. · To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment. · To provide clinical supervision and consultation as appropriate. · To undertake service evaluation, audit and research. · To work as an autonomous professional within BPS and HCPC guidelines and codes of conduct, and guided by the policies and procedures of the service, taking responsibility for own work including treatment and discharge decisions with support of clinical supervisor. Key Responsibilities: KR 1 Clinical and Client Care · To provide specialist psychological assessments, formulations and interventions for clients under the care of the Bentley House CMHH. · To provide culturally appropriate psychological interventions with carers or families of referred clients when required. · To assess and monitor risk and draw up appropriate risk management plans. · Where appropriate, to act as named worker and take responsibility for initiating planning and reviewing of care plans and co-ordination of multi-professional meetings. KR 2 Contributing to team or service clinical functioning · To contribute to the effective working of the team or service and to a psychologically informed framework for the service. · To contribute to the team or service’s delivery of accessible and acceptable services to diverse local communities. · To be proactive in challenging discrimination and support the development of culturally competent services. · To liaise with referrers, GPs and other professionals concerned with clients in order to develop and review care plans. KR 3 Policy and service development · To implement policies and procedures in own area of work, and to propose improvements or beneficial changes. · To contribute to the consultation and engagement of service users in planning and delivering services which meet the needs of local communities. · To contribute to service development through undertaking and participating in appropriate projects. KR 4 Care or management of resources · To take care of, and use carefully, the Trust’s equipment and physical resources. · To ensure that the post-holder has sufficient resources by estimating future needs and requesting or ordering supplies as needed. KR 5 Management and supervision · To be responsible for the allocation and/or clinical supervision of the work of an assistant psychologist if required, under supervision from a more senior psychologist. · To supervise trainee applied psychologists within own area of specialism after completion of the relevant Training Course’s Supervision Training. KR 6 Teaching and Training · To provide occasional specialist training in psychological approaches to care to other professions as appropriate. · To disseminate research and service evaluation findings through presentations and published articles. KR 7 Record-keeping and Information Governance · To ensure that all information generated by own work is recorded as required by Trust policies and local procedures. · To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing, according to professional and Trust guidelines, including electronic data entry. KR 8 Research and development · To undertake regular complex service evaluation, audits or research relevant to service needs. KR 9 Maintaining professional standards and continuing professional development · To receive regular clinical and professional supervision from a more senior psychologist according to HCPC and Trust guidelines. · To ensure own Continuing Professional Development in line with BPS and Trust Personal Development Plan requirements and the HCPC ‘Standards for Continuing Professional Development’. · To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current developments in professional and clinical practice and of relevant legislation and policies. · To comply with the HCPC ‘Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics’ and ‘Standards of Proficiency’, and ensure professional development in line with these. · To adhere to the BPS’s Professional Practice Guidelines and Trust policies and procedures. KR 10 General · To travel within the Harrow area for home visits as appropriate and across the Trust when required. · To be aware of risk relating to aggressive and challenging behaviour amongst the client group, and follow trust policies relating to its management. · To respond appropriately and professionally to emotionally distressing situations and to support others involved in such situations. This advert closes on Thursday 10 Sep 2026
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Facilities Assistant
Oxfordshire County Council -
Didcot Children and family centre
£26,824 to £29,064 a year
PermanentPart time
About Us Oxfordshire County Council’s Facilities Management Team havea great opportunityfor someone to start or build on their career in Facilities. We are recruiting a permanent Facilities Assistant to assist at The Didcot Children and Family Centre, with an option to support colleagues in other locations around Oxfordshire. The candidate would be supporting the Facilities Manager and Assistant Facilities Manager, and the role gives an insightful introduction to FM and office administration. About the Role The Facilities Assistant will provide a full range of property and premises support duties. They will provide face to face advice to clients and callers on reception in addition tofacilitatingthe smooth running of the building. This post holderis responsible forensuring that all relevant County policies and procedures are adhered to and concerns are raisedin accordance withthese policies. This is a fully office-basedrole,and the working hours are 18.5 per week – Monday 8.30-3pm Tuesday 8.30-5pm and Friday 8.30-3pm. There is slight flexibility on Monday and Friday start/finish time but the hours per week must be fulfilled. About you The candidate would be willing to learn or enhance their knowledge internal customer interactions and facilities management . Rewards and benefits 25 days holiday p.a. plus bank holidays. With the option to buy additional days. Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%. Regular monthly formal and informal support and supervision Local and national discounts for shopping and travel Extensive Continuous Professional Development opportunities, career progression scheme including the opportunity to train as a Practice Educator, Best Interest Assessor or Adult Mental Health Practitioner. Learn more here: Our benefits | Jobs (oxfordshire.gov.uk) Your office base may be subject to change as we are currently transitioning between temporary and permanent office locations due to the closure of County Hall. If thisis applicableto you, you will be notified, but no reimbursement will apply in respect of travel. Ourcommitment 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, full time and 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, Twitterand Instagram.
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Innovation Business Consultant (Infrastructure and Digital)
Oxfordshire County Council -
Oxford
£41,771 to £45,091 a year
PermanentFull time
Help shape the future of public services - join Innovate Oxfordshire and work at the forefront of digital, infrastructure and service innovation, creating solutions that improve outcomes for residents across Oxfordshire. About Us At Oxfordshire County Council, we're shaping the future of public services through innovation, collaboration and bold thinking. Innovate Oxfordshire is our dedicated innovation service, bringing together local government, academia, industry and communities to solve complex challenges and improve outcomes for residents. Our mission is to position Oxfordshire as a national leader in public sector innovation by connecting expertise with real-world challenges, developing scalable solutions and transforming the way public services are designed and delivered. If you're passionate about making a tangible difference and want to help create innovative solutions that improve lives, we'd love to hear from you. About the Role As an Innovation Business Consultant (Infrastructure and Digital), you will play a key role in driving public sector transformation across Oxfordshire County Council. Working within Innovate Oxfordshire, you'll support service areas to identify opportunities for innovation, improve processes and develop practical solutions that deliver better outcomes for residents and greater organisational efficiency. You will work closely with colleagues across the Council, as well as partners from academia, industry and the wider public sector, helping to bridge expertise with operational needs. The role involves researching emerging trends, supporting innovation projects and programmes, providing evidence-based recommendations and helping to embed successful innovations into day-to-day operations. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys turning ideas into action, building strong partnerships and championing positive change across a large and ambitious organisation. About You We're looking for someone with experience in infrastructure and/or digital innovation who can combine strategic thinking with practical delivery. You'll be confident working with a diverse range of stakeholders, building trusted relationships and influencing positive outcomes. You will bring Experience identifying and developing innovative solutions within digital, infrastructure or transformation environments. Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills. Excellent analytical and research abilities, with a talent for translating evidence into actionable recommendations. Experience supporting programmes, projects and organisational change initiatives. Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal. A collaborative approach and a passion for driving innovation and continuous improvement. The ability to work across organisational boundaries and support the adoption of new ways of working. Experience within local government or the wider public sector would be advantageous but is not essential. Rewards and Benefits Our benefits focus on supporting your wellbeing, career development and work-life balance. As part of Oxfordshire County Council, you'll enjoy: Competitive salary and local government pension scheme. Flexible and agile working arrangements. Generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities. Employee wellbeing support and staff networks. Opportunities to work on innovative, high-profile projects that make a real difference across Oxfordshire. A collaborative and supportive working environment that encourages creativity and continuous improvement. You'll be based flexibly in line with our Agile Working Policy and will have opportunities to work across multiple locations within Oxfordshire. Your office base may be subject to change as we are currently transitioning between temporary and permanent office locations due to the closure of County Hall. If this is applicable to you, you will be notified, but no reimbursement will apply in respect of travel. 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. 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, Twitterand Instagram. For any questions or an informal discussion about this role contact: deirdre.wallace@oxfordshire.gov.uk
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Senior Officer EHCP Casework
Oxfordshire County Council -
Oxford
£54,495 to £57,864 a year
PermanentPart time
About Us Do you want to make a difference? A REAL difference? Join Oxfordshire 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 want every child to have the best possible education and with this goal in mind, we’ve set out to improve and transform our services. We’re currently in the process of reevaluating and restructuring our Specialist Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services, with the objective of advancing the educational outcomes for children and young people. We are pleased with the promising progress in SEND services, with Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) reporting that Oxfordshire’s local area partnership has taken “effective action” to make improvements in services and support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) following a monitoring visit in September 2025. Oxfordshire County Council is a financially stable local authority which is committed to investing in Children, Education and Families. Together, we ensure that we have the resources we need to make a real difference to the people we support. About the Role We’ve transformed the way we help our communities to get the best outcomes possible for every child and family we work with. As part of this, we continue to invest in Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND), with the growth of our four sub teams within the EHCP Casework Team: Assessment Team Early Years and Primary Team Secondary and Post 16 Team Tribunals, Resolutions and Compliance Team Due to our continued investment in SEND, we are looking for experienced EHCP Senior Officers to join our Early Year’s and Primary Team and Assessment Team . Reporting to the Lead Officer, you will be responsible for all aspects of EHCP Casework. You will be responsible for the line-management of EHCP Casework Officers ensuring that all statutory deadlines are met. You will also take a lead responsibility for advising parents, schools, and providers, to ensure they understand SEND Legislation, and are able to meet to resolve any issues that arise. You will also ensure Children and Young People, and their families are at the centre of everything we do. Join our vibrant and passionate workforce and make a positive difference to the lives of children, young people and their families as we continue to transform the way we support our communities and residents. About you We would like to hear from you if you are… Always learning, confident and skilled in SEND Casework with an excellent knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and relevant Legislation. Kind and caring, you are child and young people focused, with good written and verbal skills. Willing to take responsibility and problem solve, working within statutory timeframes, dealing with complex casework and liaising with families and key agencies to ensure best provision and outcomes for our children and young people. Driven to do it differently to embark on a journey of continuous improvement in SEND. Advocating for equality and integrity in all you do, you can establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with our families. Experienced in attending and managing the Annual Review process, with effective management of complex cases, working across all services Rewards and benefits Competitive salary Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays). A comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Flexible working. 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. Explore more here For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Bianca Sankey, Lead Officer for Early Years and Primary Team, bianca.sankey@oxfordshire.gov.uk Ourcommitment 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. 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 issues with the application system, please contact us at: Bianca.Sankey@Oxfordshire.gov.uk
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Innovation Technical Lead
Oxfordshire County Council -
County Hall
£50,269 to £53,460 a year
PermanentPart time
About Us Innovate Oxfordshire is the Innovation Service for Oxfordshire County Council, working to facilitate the organisation in futureproofing for when today's innovation becomes mainstream, and leveraging innovation to benefit Oxfordshire's residents, communities and businesses. We are the largest Innovation Service in the country, a national leader in innovation in local government, and have been delivering cutting edge innovation projects for over a decade. About the Role We are looking for a technical lead to deliver projects within our innovation programme, a diverse portfolio of projects, ranging across topic areas from transport to health and care, energy integration, environment and climate, amongst others, making it an exciting and varied post. Some of the current projects in delivery i nclude CHORUS , NURISH , and CulturalRoad: Cocreate, Embrace . The Innovation Programme Team takes the lead on delivering externally funded projects, particularly grant-funded initiatives, following the whole lifecycle of the projects from development to delivery, benefits realisation and close down. The Technical Lead applies their technical expertise, working alongside a multi-disciplinary team of professionals across a range of topics, and will also draw on expertise from across other teams in the service to be able to deliver the projects they lead. About you You are forward thinking, with experience in managing innovative initiatives. You have expertise within a relevant field which can be leveraged within the innovation programme delivery, and an understanding of local government. Whilst having a strong methodical approach in ensuring delivery, you also need to be creative and adaptable to the dynamic environment within the innovation sector. You have excellent people and stakeholder engagement and management skills, and are able to negotiate and leverage opportunities and support from others. You are self-motivated and able to work both independently and a s part of a wider team. If you are interested in the post, but aren't quite sure of the fit or have questions, we encourage you to contact us for an informal discussion about the role: katie.parnell@oxfordshire.gov.uk and graham.digby@oxfordshire.gov.uk . Rewards and benefits Flexible working culture Technology for agile working Up to 33 days’ holiday plus bank holidays Option to buy extra leave Employee Assistance Programme Local Government pension scheme (up to 19.9% employer’s contribution) Enhanced family-friendly policies Shopping and travel discounts Learning and development opportunities Your office base may be subject to change as we are currently transitioning between temporary and permanent office locations due to the closure of County Hall. If this is applicable to you, you will be notified, but no reimbursement will apply in respect of travel. Ourcommitment 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. Ourcommitment 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. Ourcommitment 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. 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, Facebookand Instagram.
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Library Manager
Oxfordshire County Council -
Stonesfield Library
£31,537 to £34,434 a year
PermanentPart time
About Us About the Role About you Rewards and benefits Your office base may be subject to change as we are currently transitioning between temporary and permanent office locations due to the closure of County Hall. If thisis applicableto you, you will be notified, but no reimbursement will apply in respect of travel. Ourcommitment 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, full time and 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, Twitterand Instagram. If you encounter any issues with the application system, please contact: [PLEASE ENTER YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS HERE]
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Early Years and Childcare Development Officer
Oxfordshire County Council -
Oxford
£34,434 to £37,280 a year
PermanentPart time
Job details: Early Years and Childcare Development Officer Salary Range: £34,434 – £37,280 Work Location: Oxford City Hours per week: 1 FTE (37 hrs per week) Contract type: Permanent Closing date: 24 August 2026 Interview date: Provisional 31 August 2026 (TBC) Vetting requirements: This role is subject to a Criminal Records Check About the Role This is an exciting time to be joining the Early Years and Childcare Sufficiency Team. This role will play an integral part in the team’s expansion of the school aged childcare programme. The successful candidate will be someone who is confident to deliver support and advice to headteachers, school governors and childcare providers. About you The Successful applicant will be well organised, a good communicator and able to understand and articulate the essentials for running a sustainable childcare provision. Candidates must possess a solid grasp of the options available to schools wishing to expand or open new provision. They should be knowledgeable about employer responsibilities and able to direct providers to appropriate sources of expert advice. Applicants must possess the skills needed to audit grant funded projects and be confident when asking for evidence to support the delivery of developments. Rewards and Benefits Culture of flexible working Technology to support agile working where role permits Up to 33 day’s holiday p.a. plus bank holidays Option to ‘buy’ additional holiday 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 Your office base may be subject to change as we are currently transitioning between temporary and permanent office locations due to the closure of County Hall. If this is applicable to you, you will be notified, but no reimbursement will apply in respect of travel. Our commitment to:Equality, Diversity and Inclusion A t 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. 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, Twitterand Instagram.
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