This post sits in the multi-disciplinary Clinical Team within Oxfordshire County Council's Children's Social Care, led by a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, and is one of the new Families First Partnership roles. Visiting parents and families, the work uses therapeutic, relationship-based approaches to strengthen wellbeing and family relationships, alongside practical help. It stands out for combining therapeutic thinking with hands‑on action, sometimes working with a parent and child together. Funding runs to March 2028.
What the job involves
- Visit parents and families to explore their experiences and build confidence and wellbeing through therapeutic, relationship-based approaches
- Support parents with emotional regulation, relationships and how past experiences affect family life today
- Give practical, hands‑on support such as establishing routines, attending appointments and connecting families with community resources
- Work with a parent and child together to strengthen their relationship and practise new ways of responding to difficult moments
- Work with families to overcome barriers that could lead to family breakdown or children coming into or at risk of coming into care
- Meet social workers and other professionals to share progress and plan what a family needs
- Build trusted relationships with families and support parents to make changes that last beyond professional involvement
Skills & knowledge
- Warmth, curiosity and creativity
- Confidence to have difficult conversations and offer appropriate challenge when needed
What’s offered
- Relocation allowance of up to £8,000 for eligible roles
- Annual leave from 30 days a year plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional holiday
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working
- Employee Assistance Programme with health and wellbeing support 24 hours a day
- Family-friendly policies, childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme and electric car scheme
- Staff discounts on travel, holidays, insurance, food, health and leisure activities
- Learning and development opportunities
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