Job summary
About the Role
Together, were shaping childrens 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, were 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! Were 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 Family Safeguarding Approach.
Main duties of the job
We are offering a trainee role where successful candidates will complete a social work degree[PF1] apprenticeship over three years. During this time, you will gain practical work experience while studying towards an honours degree and meeting the requirements of the apprenticeship programme. This includes:
- Working towards an honours degree in Social Work with Buckinghamshire New University in line with the Social Work Apprenticeship Degree Standard.
- Supporting children, young people, and their families to achieve positive outcomes and promote their welfare, in accordance with Oxfordshire County Councils values, practice standards, and relevant legislation.
This is your opportunity to ensure that the child is at the heart of all interactions with children, families, other professionals, and decision-making processes. The post holder will work alongside qualified workers in the delivery of statutory interventions (e.g. Child in Need, Child Protection and Children We Care For) by supporting children and young people's needs, including taking appropriate actions to address emerging safeguarding concerns.
About us
Together, were the moment makers and were focussed on making every day the best it can be for our residents. Whatever you do here, youll look around and say, I make a difference. Because were all creating lasting change to peoples lives in Oxfordshire.
Every day youll be challenged in a new way, supported by your team, in an organisation that is free thinking, flexible, and helps people achieve their ambitions. Were 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 childrens social care.
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Details
Date posted
22 December 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£34,434 to £37,280 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
36 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
VP6377A5E7
Job locations
Oxfordshire
OX1 1ND
Employer details
Employer name
Oxfordshire County Council
Address
Oxfordshire
OX1 1ND
Employer's website
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