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At Oxfordshire County Council, we are committed to delivering high quality, sustainable services that meet the needs of our communities across health, education and social care. Our work is driven by strong values, a collaborative ethos and a focus on continually improving how we support both residents and providers. As part of our Commissioning pathway, we work closely with partners, senior leaders and service providers to ensure public services are responsive, effective and financially sustainable. Our teams embrace innovation, champion equality, diversity and inclusion, and take pride in creating positive outcomes for the people of Oxfordshire. As a Brokerage Officer you will be responsible for providing advice, sourcing and establishing person‑centred, high‑quality and cost‑effective care and support packages for individuals. You will lead on the day‑to‑day brokerage activities, including receiving referrals, identifying options, sourcing, negotiating and contracting arrangements. Working with operational service providers, you will identify, source and establish effective health, education and care arrangements for children and young people. You will work in the Start Well area of the Brokerage Service and as a brokerage officer in this life stage you will source a wide range of placements for children and young people, including fostering, residential, secure, semi‑independent, education and transition placements. You may also be required to source other services to complement care and support packages for children and young people. As a Brokerage Officer you will also provide advice to our operational teams and providers, as well as having responsibility for cost effective negotiations and decisions. You will develop excellent working relationships with operational teams and providers to ensure we provide the highest standards and levels of support. Ideally with a degree level, equivalent qualification or relevant experience in Health, Education, Social Care or Commissioning. You'll have previous experience of purchasing, sourcing, contract management or financial management, from either a private or public sector background in either children or adults' services. Ideally, we are looking for candidates that have experience of working in a children's brokerage environment as well as understanding the children's health, education and social care system. You'll also understand the legislative frameworks for safeguarding vulnerable adults and children and well as knowledge of legislation, care quality practice and contract management for the Start Well age range. You will have a keen interest to specialise in our Start Well life stage (0-25). • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, • The ability to work in partnership with stakeholders at all levels, • Capability of working flexibly and under pressure in a fast-paced environment, • Ability to negotiate with and influence others, • Comfortable analysing data with good IT capabilities e.g. MS Office suite. Someone who can demonstrate they meet the Oxfordshire County Councils Key Value and Behaviours, • You'll play a key role in shaping growth across a dynamic and expanding county, with flexible working options and a supportive, collaborative team., • Culture of flexible working, • Technology to support agile working where role permits, • 30 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Employment Advisor Join Oxfordshire Employment and help people overcome barriers to employment and achieve their career goals. As an Employment Advisor, you will manage a caseload of customers with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions, supporting them to identify, access and sustain meaningful employment opportunities. Working closely with customers, employers, education providers, partner organisations and support networks, you will assess individual strengths, aspirations and support needs, helping people develop skills, confidence and pathways into work. You will provide practical guidance on employment, training and development opportunities, create and maintain risk assessments where required, and offer workplace support to ensure successful outcomes. This is a highly rewarding and people-focused role, requiring regular face-to-face engagement across Oxfordshire. You will build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, identify employment opportunities, and, As an Employment Advisor, you will support people with disabilities and long-term health conditions to find and maintain meaningful employment. Working closely with customers, employers and partner organisations, you will identify opportunities, provide tailored employment support, develop action plans and help individuals overcome barriers to work while achieving positive employment outcomes. Professional Development: Benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your career. About the RoleAs an Employment Advisor, you will hold a caseload of customers seeking employment. Your role involves seeking potential employment opportunities for customers by working closely with the individual, employers, prime contractors, and statutory bodies. From initial in person meetings, you will review applicants' abilities, needs, and wishes regarding employment and respond accordingly, linking customers to employment, training, and development opportunities. You will provide advice on achieving employment to customers, their circle of support, and other organisations, and signpost individuals to other sources of advice where appropriate. Identifying specific needs and risks, you will create and maintain risk assessments with the individual to ensure safety in the workplace. Where required, you will train and support customers in getting to a placement and provide on-the-job support. work towards achieving individual and team performance targets. We are looking for someone passionate about helping others, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills, a proactive attitude and a commitment to achieving positive outcomes. Experience of supporting people with disabilities or long-term health conditions is desirable, but transferable skills and the right values are equally important. In return, you will join an award-winning and growing service that offers excellent training, development opportunities, flexible working arrangements and the chance to make a genuine difference to people's lives every day. Your responsibilities also include creating and maintaining records and processes in line with organisational and contract requirements, using both online databases and hard copy record systems. You will deliver job-related outcomes in line with individual and team performance targets and provide guidance to Employment Support Workers in the delivery of their duties. About youWe are seeking passionate and dedicated candidates who are eager to make a positive impact. Whether you have experience working with people with disabilities or possess valuable transferable skills, we want to hear from you. Join us in our mission to support individuals in overcoming barriers and achieving their employment goals Are you passionate about supporting people, enjoy being in the company of others, and can communicate confidently and effectively at all levels? If so, this may be the perfect role for you! While the EA role is quite specialised, personality is key. If you have the ambition to succeed, the drive to see things through, and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for our customers. As an Employment Advisor, you will build strong professional relationships with a diverse range of customers stakeholders, employers, colleagues and educational institutions. This is a highly customer-facing role, requiring regular face-to-face meetings with customers, employers and partner organisations across Oxfordshire on a daily and weekly basis. Successful candidates must be able to travel throughout the county to deliver support and attend meetings in various locations. While there is flexibility to undertake administrative tasks from home or an office base, the primary focus of the role is the delivery of in-person employment support. We are looking for someone dynamic, with a can-do attitude, who is eager to make a positive impact. Customers, we want to hear from you. Experience working with people with disabilities and or long-term health conditions in employment is ideal, but we also value transferable skills that could make you a great fit for this role. If you are ready to be part of an organisation that values excellence, inclusivity, and making a difference, Oxfordshire Employment is an award-winning supported employment service dedicated to helping people with disabilities and long-term health conditions find and sustain meaningful employment. Backed by new government funding, the service is continuing to grow, enabling it to support more individuals across Oxfordshire to overcome barriers and achieve their career aspirations. Recognised through a strong rating in the Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF), Oxfordshire Employment is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support. The team works closely with employers, training providers, local organisations and support networks to create inclusive employment opportunities and positive outcomes for customers. As part of Oxfordshire County Council, Oxfordshire Employment offers a collaborative, inclusive and forward-thinking environment where colleagues are empowered to make a real difference while benefiting from ongoing professional development and career, About UsOxfordshire Employment An Award-Winning Organisation Making a Difference!Are you looking to make a meaningful impact in your career? Oxfordshire Employment, an award-winning organisation, is expanding thanks to new government funding initiatives. We are proud to have received a "good" score in the Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF), reflecting our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement. At Oxfordshire Employment, we are dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities and or long-term health barriers to find and maintain meaningful employment. • Culture of flexible working, • Technology to support agile working where role permits., • 30 days 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 employers 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 thisis applicableto 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, full time and part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A child's earliest years can shape their whole future. Through our Best Start in Life Family Hubs and the wider Experts at Hand programme, Oxfordshire County Council are bringing services together around children and families, making it easier for them to access practical, joined-up support at an earlier stage. As a Best Start Inclusion Practitioner, you will be part of this new way of working. Based within our Family Hubs and working across Best Start networks, you will help ensure that children from birth to five with emerging or additional needs are identified early, and supported effectively. You will work alongside families and professionals across health, early years, education, SEND and community services, helping to create inclusive environments in which every child is valued and has the opportunity to thrive. This is a practical, people-focused role where you will spend time with young children and their families in Family Hubs, homes and community settings. You will observe and listen carefully, helping families and practitioners understand each child's strengths, development and individual needs. Your work will help identify where a child may benefit from additional support and ensure that families are connected with the right advice and services as early as possible. Families will be at the heart of your work. You will help parents and carers understand what support is available, navigate local inclusion pathways and access early years education or relevant financial support. You will recognise that seeking help can sometimes feel overwhelming, so you will offer clear, compassionate and practical guidance that helps families feel listened to, informed and empowered. Collaboration will be central to the role. You will work closely with colleagues from Early Years SEND, Early Years Quality Improvement, health, Speech and Language Therapy, Educational Psychology and Family Help, alongside voluntary, community and faith organisations and local peer networks. By sharing relevant developmental information and supporting appropriate referrals, you will help create genuinely joined-up support around children and their families. Your expertise will also help others grow. You will coach, model and offer guidance to Family Hub colleagues and partner practitioners, building their confidence in child development, early identification and inclusive practice. You will encourage services to understand, value and respond to children's views, including children who are very young, non-verbal or have limited expressive language. Alongside your direct work, you will keep accurate and confidential records, monitor the difference made by interventions and share outcomes appropriately. Safeguarding and data protection will be fundamental to your practice, and you will respond to concerns in line with local procedures. The role involves travelling across Oxfordshire to work with families, attend meetings and collaborate with partner services. Some flexibility may be required to meet the needs of families and the service. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, including a check of the Children's Barred List, will be required. • You understand just how important the first five years of a child's life are, and you are passionate about helping children and families receive support before difficulties become more established., • You see the whole child, recognising their strengths and potential as well as the areas in which they may need some additional help., • You will hold a Level 3 or higher qualification in early years, education, health, SEND, child development or a related field., • You will bring substantial experience of working with children aged from birth to five and their families, • You will have a sound understanding of child development and the factors that help young children grow, learn and achieve their potential., • You will also recognise how inequality, disadvantage, social deprivation and experiences of abuse can affect children and families, approaching sensitive situations with compassion, professional curiosity and respect., • Building relationships will come naturally to you., • You will be able to communicate clearly with families, colleagues and professionals from different backgrounds, adapting your approach to suit the situation., • You will be confident working across organisational boundaries and helping families make sense of different services, pathways and sources of support., • You will also be comfortable sharing your knowledge with others., • Whether you are coaching a Family Hub colleague, modelling an inclusive approach or offering professional guidance to a partner practitioner, you will do so in an encouraging and constructive way that builds confidence and capability., • You will be organised, reflective and able to assess and analyse information carefully., • You will understand your safeguarding and child protection responsibilities, maintain accurate records and use digital systems confidently., • Most importantly, you will work inclusively and without judgement, acting with integrity and ensuring that children and families are treated with dignity, kindness and respect. If you have specialist training in SEND, inclusion, autism, speech and language or early years special educational needs, this would be welcomed. Experience within a Family Hub, Children and Family Centre, early years service or SEND team would also be valuable, as would experience of adapting or delivering evidence-based parenting or home-learning programmes for families with additional needs. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 . #J-18808-Ljbffr

We're creating a new team dedicated to delivering and improving the digital products, tools and services that colleagues rely on across Oxfordshire County Council. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape both what we deliver and how we work together. Bringing together product, delivery and technical expertise, the team will focus on creating practical digital solutions that make everyday work easier, reduce manual effort and help colleagues make better use of technology. Through low-code development, automation and modern digital tools, we'll help drive efficiency and improve the way services are delivered across the organisation. As we build the team, we're looking for people who are excited by the opportunity to influence ways of working, help establish a positive culture and contribute to an environment where collaboration, learning and continuous improvement are valued. We believe great outcomes come from working together, embracing new ideas and supporting people to make a difference. This is a chance to play a key role in creating a new capability that will have a lasting impact across the organisation. As a Software Developer, you will design, build and support digital solutions that improve efficiency, simplify processes and enhance the experience of colleagues across the organisation. Working closely with Product Managers, Delivery Managers, Business Analysts and stakeholders, you will develop applications, workflows, integrations and automations using Microsoft Power Platform and other modern development technologies. This may include Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, Copilot Studio, APIs and integration services that connect systems and streamline business processes. You’ll help translate business challenges into practical solutions that reduce administrative effort, automate routine tasks and enable colleagues to focus on delivering excellent services. You’ll be involved throughout the product lifecycle, from discovery and design through to development, testing, deployment and continuous improvement. You’ll also contribute to technical standards and development practices, helping ensure solutions are secure, scalable and maintainable. This is an opportunity to have a direct impact on how technology supports colleagues and helps the organisation work more effectively. Kathryn Griffiths, Delivery Manager – collaborative and motivated developer who enjoys solving problems and building solutions that make a real difference. You’ll have experience developing and supporting digital solutions, ideally using Microsoft Power Platform technologies such as Power Apps, Power Automate and Dataverse. Experience with software development languages, APIs, integrations, cloud technologies and modern development practices would also be beneficial. You’ll be comfortable working with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate business needs into effective technical solutions. You’ll enjoy balancing technical development with practical problem-solving and will be motivated by delivering measurable business outcomes. You’ll have a good understanding of software development principles, including solution design, testing, security, supportability and continuous improvement. Most importantly, you’ll be passionate about using technology to improve services, automate processes and help organisations work more effectively. You’ll have the opportunity to work with technologies including: • Microsoft Power Apps, • Microsoft Power Automate, • Microsoft Dataverse, • APIs and integrations, • Microsoft 365 and Azure services, • AI-enabled technologies and automation tools, • Annual leave starting at 30 days per year, plus bank holidays., • A comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)., • Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support 24 x 7., • Range of family-friendly policies., • Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, and a range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health and leisure activities., • Excellent 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 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. 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. 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. 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: Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Company: Oxfordshire County Council Salary: £51,928 to £55,225 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Oxford, United Kingdom, OX2 0PH Job type: Permanent Posting date: 17 Sept 2026 Closing date: 16 Oct 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr

As a Children we Care for Support Practitioner, you'll work closely alongside Social Workers to help progress children's care plans and provide practical, hands‑on support to children, young people and families. You'll be the person helping turn plans into action, ensuring that children receive the support they need when they need it most. Your work could involve helping a young person prepare for independence, supporting family reunification, delivering life story work that helps children understand and make sense of their experiences, supervising family time, carrying out parenting assessments or providing additional practical support to help maintain stable placements. Every piece of work you undertake will have one thing in common: helping children achieve better outcomes and stronger futures. You'll spend time directly with children and families, often in their homes and communities, building trusting relationships and helping them make meaningful progress. You'll work collaboratively with colleagues and partner organisations, attend professional meetings, contribute to assessments and ensure that children's voices are reflected in plans and decisions that affect their lives. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being out and about, building relationships, finding practical solutions and seeing the positive impact of their support. You'll be a key part of the wider team, contributing to safeguarding, supporting the duty service and helping ensure children and families receive consistent, high‑quality support throughout their journey. We're looking for someone who believes in the potential of children, young people and families, even when life feels difficult. You'll have experience of working with children, young people or families, perhaps within social care, education, youth work, early years, community services or another related setting. You'll understand the challenges that some families face and be able to build positive relationships that encourage trust, confidence and change. You'll be a strong communicator who can adapt your approach to different situations and people. Whether you're supporting a child through life story work, working with parents to strengthen family relationships or collaborating with professionals from other agencies, you'll know how to engage people positively and professionally. You'll be resilient, organised and proactive, with the confidence to work independently while knowing when to seek advice and support. You'll be comfortable managing sensitive situations, maintaining accurate records and using your judgement to identify emerging risks and safeguarding concerns. Most importantly, you'll be passionate about helping children achieve their potential. You'll bring energy, compassion and a genuine commitment to improving lives, understanding that sometimes the smallest conversations, interventions or moments of support can have the biggest impact on a child's future. If you're looking for a role where you can build meaningful relationships, make a visible difference and be part of a service that puts children at the heart of everything it does, we'd love to hear from you. • Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays)., • Option to buy additional holiday., • A comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)., • Flexible working., • Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support 24x7., • 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Stay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Twitter and Instagram . #J-18808-Ljbffr

Together, we're shaping children's social care for the future. Every day, our colleagues are helping to transform the lives of the residents of Oxfordshire. In our Children, Education & Families directorate, we're committed to delivering lasting change, by helping the children, young people, and families of Oxfordshire 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! We're 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 - including successful operation of our transformational model Family safeguarding approach. Together, we're the moment makers and we're focussed on making every day the best it can be for our residents. Whatever you do here, you'll look around and say, I make a difference . Because we're all creating lasting change to people's lives in Oxfordshire. Everyday you'll be challenged in a new way, supported by your team, in an organisation that is free thinking, flexible, and helps people achieve their ambitions. We're not afraid to do things differently and our dynamic culture means this is a place where new ideas are embraced, and innovation thrives. We believe that together, our differences make us stronger, and that diversity is the foundation for innovation. Here, you can create a unique career for yourself - while raising the bar for the future of children's social care. Join our dedicated team at OCC as an Assistant Team Manager! You will play a crucial role in ensuring that children, young people and families in need of help and protection receive timely, high quality assessments and support. Your efforts will help identify and meet their needs, reduce risks and safeguard their wellbeing. • Assistant Team Management: Support the team manager to lead a team to deliver exceptional services to vulnerable children and families., • Service Development: Support the Service Manager in the continual development, delivery and review of services to maximise life chances and implement permanency plans for children., • Practice Model: Ensure adherence to Oxfordshire's Family Safeguarding practice model, including effective group supervision and timely progression of children's plans., • Policy Compliance: Ensure all relevant County policies and procedures are followed, and concerns are raised appropriately. You're free-thinking and brave, and that sets you apart. You'll be supportive and energised; you don't accept the norm if it can be done better - finding answers through exploration and courage. Just as importantly, you will embody our values in everything you do. Fundamentally, you'll be passionate about delivering stand-out public services, because we're here to make every moment the best it can be for the residents of Oxfordshire. This is an opportunity for a proactive and passionate leader to join our team and develop our service. You will be a competent and dedicated manager who has insight and experience of the needs of care leavers. • Social Work Qualification and registration with Social Work England, • Ability to form positive working relationships with children, families and a range of colleagues across agencies, • Ability to engage children, young people families who are resistant to intervention Please refer to the job description attached for a full list of essential criteria. Curious to learn more? Contact our friendly team for a confidential and informative chat! Charlotte Philip, Service Manager: Joel Carvalho, Assistant Director Family Support & Safeguarding: • We have a generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment with us up to 33 days., • 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. 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. 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. 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. 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: #J-18808-Ljbffr

As a Software Developer, you will design, build and support digital solutions that improve efficiency, simplify processes and enhance the experience of colleagues across the organisation. Working closely with Product Managers, Delivery Managers, Business Analysts and stakeholders, you will develop applications, workflows, integrations and automations using Microsoft Power Platform and other modern development technologies. This may include Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, Copilot Studio, APIs and integration services that connect systems and streamline business processes. You'll help translate business challenges into practical solutions that reduce administrative effort, automate routine tasks and enable colleagues to focus on delivering excellent services. You'll be involved throughout the product lifecycle, from discovery and design through to development, testing, deployment and continuous improvement. You'll also contribute to technical standards and development practices, helping ensure solutions are secure, scalable and maintainable. This is an opportunity to have a direct impact on how technology supports colleagues and helps the organisation work more effectively. We're looking for a curious, collaborative and motivated developer who enjoys solving problems and building solutions that make a real difference. You'll have experience developing and supporting digital solutions, ideally using Microsoft Power Platform technologies such as Power Apps, Power Automate and Dataverse. Experience with software development languages, APIs, integrations, cloud technologies and modern development practices would also be beneficial. You'll be comfortable working with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate business needs into effective technical solutions. You'll enjoy balancing technical development with practical problem-solving and will be motivated by delivering measurable business outcomes. You'll have a good understanding of software development principles, including solution design, testing, security, supportability and continuous improvement. Most importantly, you'll be passionate about using technology to improve services, automate processes and help organisations work more effectively. You'll have the opportunity to work with technologies including: • Microsoft Power Apps, • Microsoft Power Automate, • Microsoft Dataverse, • Microsoft Copilot Studio, • APIs and integrations, • Microsoft 365 and Azure services, • AI-enabled technologies and automation tools We're creating a new team dedicated to delivering and improving the digital products, tools and services that colleagues rely on across Oxfordshire County Council. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape both what we deliver and how we work together. Bringing together product, delivery and technical expertise, the team will focus on creating practical digital solutions that make everyday work easier, reduce manual effort and help colleagues make better use of technology. Through low-code development, automation and modern digital tools, we'll help drive efficiency and improve the way services are delivered across the organisation. As we build the team, we're looking for people who are excited by the opportunity to influence ways of working, help establish a positive culture and contribute to an environment where collaboration, learning and continuous improvement are valued. We believe great outcomes come from working together, embracing new ideas and supporting people to make a difference. This is a chance to play a key role in creating a new capability that will have a lasting impact across the organisation. • 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 x 7., • Range of family-friendly policies., • Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, and a range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health and leisure activities., • Excellent 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

As a Senior Specialist Educational Psychologist, you will combine high-quality applied psychology with strategic leadership. Rather than leading through line management responsibilities, you will influence practice and drive improvement through your specialist expertise, innovation and ability to create change at a systems level. You will lead on a designated specialist area of practice, which may include neurodivergence/EBSA, social, emotional and mental health, children we care for, attendance, inclusion or another agreed service priority. Through your knowledge and expertise, you will help shape service delivery, develop innovative approaches and ensure that psychological practice continues to improve outcomes for children and young people across Oxfordshire. This is a varied and influential role where no two days are the same. You may be providing consultation and assessment for children and families, leading a county-wide service development project, representing the Educational Psychology Service on strategic boards and partnerships, or working alongside colleagues from education, health and social care to develop more inclusive approaches across systems. Throughout your work, you'll use psychology creatively to influence lasting and meaningful change. You'll play an important role in the continued development of Oxfordshire's Experts at Hand model and wider SEND transformation programme, helping to ensure expertise is available where it is needed most and children and young people receive timely, effectivesupport. Alongside your strategic work, you'll continue to maintain a strong connection to practice. You'll deliver high-quality consultation, intervention, assessment, training and statutory SEND work, while supporting workforce development through supervision, mentoring and professional learning opportunities where appropriate. You are a highly skilled Educational Psychologist who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people. You understand the power of psychology to influence not only individuals, but the systems and services that surround them, and you're motivated by the opportunity to create meaningful and lasting change. You will be a professionally qualified Educational Psychologist registered with the HCPC and bring substantial post-qualification experience within Educational Psychology. You will have developed specialist expertise and a strong track record of applying psychology in ways that improve outcomes for children, young people and families. You will be confident leading projects, service development initiatives and strategic work, and comfortable operating at child, family, school, organisational and system levels. Whether you're shaping policy, influencing practice, developing services or supporting individual children and families, you'll be able to see the bigger picture whilst remaining focused on positive outcomes. Strong relationships are at the heart of this role, so you'll be an excellent communicator who enjoys working collaboratively with schools, families and professional partners. You'll be skilled at consultation, influencing and building consensus, bringing people together around a shared commitment to inclusion and improved life chances for children and young people. We're looking for someone who brings creativity, curiosity and a commitment to evidence-informed practice. You'll be motivated by continuous learning, excited by innovation and passionate about helping to shape the future of Educational Psychology across Oxfordshire. If you're looking for a role that combines the influence and impact of senior leadership with the opportunity to remain connected to high-quality psychological practice, we'd love to hear from you. Join our community of Experts at Hand and help ensure children and young people across Oxfordshire receive the right support, at the right time, creating brighter futures for generations to come. Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and Oxfordshire County Council are transforming support for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We are building a team of health and education professionals (Experts at Hand) to provide earlier intervention and stronger inclusion in schools and settings, providing practical support where it is needed, and helping children and young people receive the right support, at the right time. By sharing your expertise and working collaboratively with colleagues across organisations, you'll play a key role in improving outcomes for children, families, and schools across Oxfordshire. As part of our growing Experts at Hand programme, you'll join a community of professionals who are helping to shape the future of SEND support across Oxfordshire. Working across education, health and care, we are creating more connected, inclusive and sustainable systems that place children, young people and families at the heart of everything we do. The Oxfordshire Educational Psychology Service is a friendly, forward-thinking and highly regarded team comprising Educational, Senior, Specialist, Trainee and Assistant Educational Psychologists alongside dedicated administrative colleagues. Together, we apply psychology at individual, group, organisational and strategic levels to improve outcomes for children and young people across the county. This is an exciting opportunity to join us at a time of growth, innovation and transformation. As a Senior Specialist Educational Psychologist, you'll play a leading role in shaping practice, influencing systems, and helping to develop services that make a lasting difference to children, young people, families and schools. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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