AddressJob details
Salary range: £35,745 - £38,223 per annum
Work location: Union Street, Oxford
Hours per week: 37 - we are open to discussions about flexible working
Contract type: Permanent
Vetting requirements: This role is subject to a criminal records check
Closing date: Monday 15th April 2024
Interview date: Monday 22nd April 2024
Our asylum seeking care leavers need positive, caring and creative Personal Advisors to support them with the challenges of becoming independent and having a positive support network.
About us
We are a close-knit supportive team of Social Workers and Leaving Care Personal Advisors who work closely together. We run a duty pod system.
About the role
The role involves working with unaccompanied children and young people who have previously entered the country in a clandestine way or planned through the National Transfer Scheme. As a Leaving Care Personal Advisor, you will need a wide range of skills including knowledge of immigration systems alongside a knowledge of specialised services on offer in Oxfordshire. The role can be very rewarding as you support a young person through their journey of adapting to a new life in the UK.
About you
I am enthusiastic and passionate about working with unaccompanied children and young people.
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
Would you like to know more?
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For an informal discussion about the role please contact Team Manager Helen Barker on 07824894329 or Emily Little 07741607610 for more information about the role.
Application Procedure
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.
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