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Practice Supervisor – Adult Social Care

Team: Home First Neighbourhood Team | Office base: Banbury

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Practice Supervisor to join Oxfordshire County Council’s Adult Social Care service within the Home First Neighbourhood Team. This is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting high-quality, strengths-based practice, promoting independence, and helping adults, families and carers achieve positive outcomes.

As a Practice Supervisor, you will provide professional guidance, supervision and support to Occupational Therapists and Co-ordinators, while contributing to effective service delivery, safeguarding practice, performance improvement and partnership working across health and social care.

What You Will Be Doing

• Supporting and promoting strengths-based, person-centred practice in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983 and other relevant legislation and guidance.
• Providing supervision, professional support and practice guidance to identified staff and students.
• Undertaking and supporting timely assessments, reviews and professional interventions for adults, families and carers.
• Supporting effective safeguarding practice, including safeguarding enquiries and complex casework where required.
• Helping the team to deliver high-quality support plans that clearly reflect individual needs, outcomes, risks and strengths.
• Working collaboratively with internal and external partners to support safe, effective and joined-up services.
• Contributing to service improvement, performance monitoring and the development of good practice across the team.
• Deputising for the Team Manager when required and taking a lead in agreed areas of practice or specialist interest.

About You

We are seeking someone who is confident, organised and committed to delivering excellent adult social care practice. You will bring sound professional judgement, strong communication skills and the ability to support others to work effectively in a changing and busy environment.

• You will be either a qualifies Social worker or Occupational Therapist holding professional registration
• At least two years’ practitioner experience within an Adult Social Care setting.
• Line management or supervisory experience within a statutory setting.
• Strong knowledge of relevant adult social care legislation, statutory guidance, safeguarding practice and Occupational Therapy interventions.
• Experience of working in partnership with people, families, carers, advocates and professional partners.
• Ability to support performance, manage competing priorities and promote positive practice change.
• Good IT, written communication and record-keeping skills.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, continuous professional development and Oxfordshire County Council’s values.

Why Join Us?

At Oxfordshire County Council, our organisational values underpin everything we do. We are committed to delivering great services for residents and creating a supportive working environment where colleagues are encouraged to learn, contribute and make a difference.

• Always learning
• Be kind and care
• Equality and integrity in all we do
• Taking responsibility
• Daring to do it differently

We recognise the organisational and personal benefits of agile working. The office base for this role is Banbury, with the location and pattern of in-person working to be discussed as part of the recruitment process, taking account of service needs and the requirements of the role.

Additional Information

This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including identity, references, proof of right to work in the UK, medical clearance and verification of certificates. The role also requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check with Adults Barred List and verification of professional registration.

Applicants must be able to travel to and access a variety of locations and premises. Some flexibility in working arrangements may be required to meet operational needs, including responding to emergencies where necessary.

How to Apply

Please submit your application with a supporting statement that clearly demonstrates how your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of the role. You should include examples of your supervisory experience, adult social care practice, safeguarding knowledge and ability to support high-quality outcomes for people who use our services.

If you wish to discuss this role prior to application, please contact Carlos Garcia - Team Manager

Carlos.Garcia@Oxfordshire.gov.uk

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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