Senior Disabled Children’s Support Worker

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Senior Children's Support Worker to join our team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality care and support to children and young people who have a disability, ensuring their safety, well-being, and development. This role involves working closely with families, social workers, and other professionals to create a nurturing and supportive environment. As a senior support worker, you will mentor and support staff within your team. The role is community-based, requiring you to travel to a number of homes and locations. You will contribute to and attend meetings related to the children/young people you support. You will be supporting children/young people by providing domiciliary personal care for individuals within their own home. This involves personal care support including bathing, dressing, medical tasks, and interventions for which child-specific training will be provided. You will also support individuals to access leisure-based community opportunities. You will need to be diligent and respond to any emerging safeguarding concerns. The children and young people we support say you need to be "fun, happy, kind, and reliable." You will need to be conscientious, flexible, and adaptable with the ability to demonstrate a creative approach to working with children and young people who have a disability, alongside their parents and caregivers. You will need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and engagement skills and be able to adapt your style and approach to each individual child and family. You must be an enthusiastic worker who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people. The successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to continuous development and to working towards the successful completion of a Skills for Care certification. About Disability Confident: A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal, and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident. Children and Family Care Services supports children/young people aged 0-18 years who have a diagnosed disability and are open to the Disability Social Work teams. We are dedicated to empowering disabled children and young people to lead fulfilling lives, regardless of the challenges they face. We support children and their families around their needs, no matter how complex, ensuring they receive the support and care they deserve. We provide domiciliary homecare and short break opportunities for young people in their own homes and local community. Our team is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of those we support. We believe in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected, and encouraged to thrive. If you are looking to join a team that's committed to making meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you! Generous Annual Leave: Up to 33 days' holiday p.a. (pro rata), plus bank holidays - Option to 'buy' additional days. Flexible Working: We cultivate a flexible working culture to help you balance your work and personal life and offer technology to support agile working (where role permits). We are open to discussing your needs and how we can accommodate them, so please feel free to reach out. Comprehensive Pension Scheme: A generous local government pension scheme with an employer contribution of up to 19.9%, ensuring your financial security for the future. Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to telephone advice and support for a wide range of issues related to work, personal, and family life. Health and Wellbeing Support: 24/7 access to health and wellbeing resources. Enhanced Family Friendly Policies: A full range of family-friendly policies, including generous maternity, paternity, and adoption entitlements. You can also access childcare vouchers and a cycle-to-work scheme. Training and Development: A wide range of learning and development opportunities, including continuous professional development to enhance your skills and career progression. Local and National Discounts: Discounts on shopping, travel, insurance, food, health, and leisure activities. 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. 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.

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