Casual support worker
About us
Social and Community Services is committed to supporting and promoting strong communities, enabling people to live their lives as successfully, independently and safely as possible. We believe that people, regardless of age or ability, are best placed to determine the help they need. Our work is centred on listening to people, understanding their experiences, and working together to achieve positive outcomes.
About the role
This role is focused on responding to the needs and wishes of individuals, supporting them to lead full and meaningful lives through person-centred approaches. You will help people build relationships, connect with their local communities, and take part in activities and networks that promote inclusion, independence and participation.
You will also contribute to the planning and development of services, ensuring that people who attend the service are included and supported to take part in decisions that affect them. The role requires working within relevant departmental policies, procedures and guidance, including data protection, confidentiality, information sharing and safeguarding procedures.
About you
We are looking for someone who is compassionate, proactive and committed to helping people achieve the outcomes that matter most to them. You will take a personalised approach to care and support, promoting independence, choice, control and wellbeing.
In this role, you will need to work creatively and flexibly, building positive relationships with individuals, families, colleagues, professionals and wider community networks. You will be confident in supporting people to understand and manage risk, while ensuring their safety and dignity remain central to the support provided.
What we value
- Putting people and their experiences at the centre of everything we do.
- Working as one team, taking ownership and respecting the time and contributions of others.
- Building social value through our work with individuals, families, partner agencies and communities.
- Being open to new ideas, seeking feedback and supporting a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
- Making the best use of available resources and supporting evidence-based decision making.
Your office base may be subject to change as we are currently transitioning between temporary and permanent office locations due to the closure of County Hall. If this is applicable to you, you will be notified, but no reimbursement will apply in respect of travel.
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, full time and 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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Salary range
- £14.59 per hour