The Move On Homes service have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced support worker to join their team at Maytree House in Didcot.The Move On Service provides intensive supported housing accommodation for young people aged 16 to 18 years who are in the care of the local authority, working to create individual plans for those requiring additional support for their transition towards independent living.You will be joining an established and experienced team at a time of change as the service s now registered under the new Ofsted supported housing regulations. For an informal discussion about the role please contact one of the team managers Olivia.hill2@oxfordshire.gov.uk or Sam.taylor@oxfordshire.gov.ukAbout UsThe Move on Home service is part of the wider Young Persons Accommodation Service within Oxfordshire County Council. You will be joining an established and experienced team at a time of change as the service is now registered under the new Ofsted supported housing regulations. About the RoleThe Move On Service provides intensive supported housing accommodation for young people aged 16 to 18 years who are in the care of the local authority, working to create individual plans for those requiring additional support for their transition towards independent living.The role requires you to work a shift pattern of days and evenings, sleep ins, alternate weekends and bank holidays when required. About youWe are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team who has experience of creating safe environments and opportunities for young people to reach their full potential.Rewards and benefitsGreat learning and training opportunities tosupport your ongoing developmentIncreased pay for unsociable hours and sleep insUp to 33 days holiday p.a.Employee Assistance programme including access to health and wellbeing supportMembership of the local government contribution pension scheme.Local and national discounts for shopping and travelOurcommitment to:Equality, Diversity and InclusionAt 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 SchemesAs 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:SafeguardingOxfordshire 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 WorkingWe are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full time and 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 MediaStay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us onLinkedIn,Facebook,TwitterandInstagram.If you encounter any technical issues with the application system, please contact us at: careers@oxfordshire.gov.uk
