Family Support Worker - Disabled Children's Service

About Us The Children's Disability Team in the North are seeking to recruit a Family Support Worker to join their service. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic worker who is passionate about improving outcomes for Disabled children and young people. About the Role The role is Grade 8/9, 37 hours per week, with a flexible working pattern to meet the needs of the service. The ability to travel across the County is essential. In this role, you will manage a caseload aligned with your experience and capabilities, ensuring the voices of those you support are heard. You will provide direct interventions to Disabled Children and Families , allowing for creativity and resourcefulness. If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you! As part of our team, you will: Focus on successful outcomes for families using a relational, strengths-based approach. Use motivational interviewing to engage and support families with making the changes they need. Be supported with individual supervision to promote your wellbeing and professional development. Have opportunities to continue to learn while you work, by undertaking training, webinars, practice learning events and reflective sessions. About you We would like to hear from you if you are kind and caring, with an understanding of and respect for individuals’ qualities, abilities, and diverse backgrounds. Advocating for equality and integrity in all you do. Always learning, with a passion to grow and develop your skills. Willing to take responsibility and contribute to the delivery of Oxfordshire County Council’s vision. Driven to do it differently to embark on a journey of continuous improvement. Rewards and benefits Culture of flexible working Technology to support agile working. Up to 33 day’s holiday p.a. plus bank holidays Option to ‘buy’ additional holiday. A comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 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.

Location: Oxfordshire, GB

Posted Date: 8/2/2025