Research Assistant

Location: 32 Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2ER

About the role

The Department of Social Policy and Intervention is seeking a Research Assistant who wishes to build a career in social care in either research or practice. The post will primarily focus on evaluation of the new Family Safeguarding Model in Oxfordshire Children’s Social Care Services, including the analysis of data. You will be expected to engage and collaborate with Oxfordshire Children’s Social Care Services colleagues and to play a part in the wider team based at the Department of Social Policy and Intervention.

This is a Fixed Term Contract for seven months.

About you

You will hold, or be close to completion of, a graduate qualification in psychology, social sciences or a related discipline. A team player with good interpersonal and communications skills, you will also be able to work independently. You will be computer literate and have a high level of efficiency and attention to detail for office-based tasks. You will be committed to research that has an impact on social care, demonstrating a high level of discretion, judgement and initiative, especially when dealing with issues concerning patients.

Experience of working in a research team and contributing to research publications would also be desirable.

The Department is committed to fostering an environment of equality, diversity and inclusion. The hours may be worked flexibly to complement caring responsibilities and applications are welcomed from part-time workers seeking a job share position - please state preferred hours and working pattern in your application.

You will be based in Oxford as your normal place of work however there is opportunity for remote working (up to 40%FTE).

The Department of Social Policy and Intervention holds a Bronze Athena Swan Award which demonstrates our commitment towards advancement of gender equality in higher education and research institutions: equal opportunities, representation and success for all.

How to apply

As part of your application you will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement, along with the name and contact details of two referees (via the ‘Apply’ button above). The supporting statement should explain how you meet the essential criteria for the post using clear examples. Further information, including how to apply, is available in the attached job description. Any further enquires may be directed to the email address below.

Only online applications received by 12.00 noon on 28 October 2024 will be considered. Interviews will be held in mid-November 2024.

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