Locality and Community Support Worker - North

About Us

The Locality & Community Support Service in North Oxfordshire are seeking to recruit a Locality Support Worker to join their Locality & Community Support Team. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic worker who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.

About the Role

The role is Grade 10, 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.

As a Locality Support Worker you will be required to -

• Act as a liaison between schools, health services, and community groups to support vulnerable children and families.
• Provide advice and guidance to universal services on safeguarding and emerging needs.
• Serve as the first point of contact for concerns about children and referrals to statutory services.
• Oversee and guide the implementation of Strength and Need Forms and Team Around the Family processes.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local support services and resources.
• Build and maintain professional networks to facilitate collaboration among agencies.
• Manage safeguarding concerns and coordinate timely referrals.
• Lead practitioner networks, identify service gaps, and support coordinated meetings.
• Collect and review data and feedback to improve local provision.
• Foster open communication and collaborative partnerships to ensure early identification and support for children and families.

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.