Oxfordshire County Council
Assistant Team Manager - Blackbird Leys

The closing date is 15 July 2026

Job summary
Weve transformed the way we help our frontline social workers get the best outcomes possible for every child and family we work with. We do this through manageable caseloads, great management support, reflective supervision, continual professional development in a learning environment, and unwavering focus on your wellbeing, so that you can always bring your best self to the children you support.

Implementing the FSP Model has been a welcome change to the work that we do. as a social worker, it has allowed me to feel that I am not working alone. It has reinvigorated the work that I do and brought better support to families.

Learn more about what were doing:
About Families Solutions Plus

We are looking for an Assistant Team Manager to join us and help shape and deliver our teams; its a really exciting time to join us!

As part of our team, you will:

• Focus on successful outcomes for families using a relational, strengths-based approach.
• Use motivational interviewing to engage and support families with making the changes they need.
• Be supported with individual supervision to promote your wellbeing and professional development.
• Have opportunities to continue to learn while you work, by undertaking training, webinars, practice learning events and reflective sessions.

Main duties of the job
We would like to hear from you if you are

• Kind and caring, with an understanding of and respect for individuals qualities, abilities, and diverse backgrounds.
• Advocating for equality and integrity in all you do.
• Always learning, with a passion to grow and develop your skills.
• Willing to take responsibility and contribute to the delivery of Oxfordshire County Councils vision.
• Driven to do it differently to embark on a journey of continuous improvement.

About us
Join Oxfordshire County Council on an exciting journey towards Delivering the Future Together, our ambitious transformation programme which will enable us to be an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice. Were seeking the right people who can help us get there while embracing our value of daring to do it differently, as we continue to strive to do better.

In our Children, Education, & Families Directorate, we do our very best to help children, young people, and families 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.

Weve been consistently rated as good by Ofsted, but we are not content with that; we are ambitious and want to do even better! Oxfordshire County Council is 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. This includes the successful operation of our transformational model Family Solutions Plus

Details
Date posted: 19 June 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £50,269 to £53,460 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: VPBEFFB06D
Job locations: Oxford
OX4 1JP
United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
About Us
Working together to help Children, young people, and families to thrive.

Join Oxfordshire County Council on an exciting journey towards Delivering the Future Together, our ambitious transformation programme which will enable us to be an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice. Were seeking the right people who can help us get there while embracing our value of daring to do it differently, as we continue to strive to do better.

In our Children, Education, & Families Directorate, we do our very best to help children, young people, and families 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.

Weve been consistently rated as good by Ofsted, but we are not content with that; we are ambitious and want to do even better! Oxfordshire County Council is 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. This includes the successful operation of our transformational model Family Solutions Plus

About the Role
Weve transformed the way we help our frontline social workers get the best outcomes possible for every child and family we work with. We do this through manageable caseloads, great management support, reflective supervision, continual professional development in a learning environment, and unwavering focus on your wellbeing, so that you can always bring your best self to the children you support.

Implementing the FSP Model has been a welcome change to the work that we do. as a social worker, it has allowed me to feel that I am not working alone. It has reinvigorated the work that I do and brought better support to families.

Learn more about what were doing:
About Families Solutions Plus

We are looking for an Assistant Team Manager to join us and help shape and deliver our teams; its a really exciting time to join us!

As part of our team, you will:

• Focus on successful outcomes for families using a relational, strengths-based approach.
• Use motivational interviewing to engage and support families with making the changes they need.
• Be supported with individual supervision to promote your wellbeing and professional development.
• Have opportunities to continue to learn while you work, by undertaking training, webinars, practice learning events and reflective sessions.

About you
We would like to hear from you if you are

• Kind and caring, with an understanding of and respect for individuals qualities, abilities, and diverse backgrounds.
• Advocating for equality and integrity in all you do.
• Always learning, with a passion to grow and develop your skills.
• Willing to take responsibility and contribute to the delivery of Oxfordshire County Councils vision.
• Driven to do it differently to embark on a journey of continuous improvement.

Rewards and benefits

• Competitive salary from£47,420 - £50,512.
• Welcome and Loyalty payment of £3,500.
• Relocation allowance of up to £8,000.
• Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays).
• A comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Flexible working.
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support 24 x7.
• Range of family friendly policies.
• Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.
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For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sue Evans sue.evans@oxfordshire.gov.uk on workforcsc@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Salary range: £47,420 - £50,512 per annum

Lisa Wiggins Team Manager lisa.wiggins@oxfordshire.gov.uk

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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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Oxfordshire County Council
Address: Oxford, OX4 1JP, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruiter
Sandra Benaite
VPBEFFB06D.1286@vacancyposter.com
01865816000

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