Qualified Practitioner - Social Care

Oxfordshire County Council; Cherwell District; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome payment

Relocation package

Annual leave

LGPS

Flexible working

Cycle to work

Discounts

Job summary

Oxfordshire County Council is seeking an experienced social worker to join their children's services. You will hold protected caseloads, work with families, and lead CIN, CP and Court processes, delivering high-quality assessments and reports.

The role offers strong support, flexible working, and a welcome package including relocation assistance and inclusive pension benefits, with opportunities for professional development within a supportive council team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years UK statutory social work experience.
• Experience in CIN/CP/Court work.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
• Willing to relocate within 1 hour of an office.
• Experience working for a UK Local Authority desirable.

Responsibilities

• Hold a protected caseload and build relationships with children and families.
• Complete high-quality assessments, plans and s47 enquiries.
• Lead CIN, CP and Court work with confidence.
• Write clear, evidence-based reports for conference & legal proceedings.
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners.
• Participate in reflective supervision and ongoing CPD.
• Act as duty worker on a rota.

Skills

Caseload management

Assessment writing

Report writing

Court work

Team collaboration

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Oxfordshire County Council is known for being forward-thinking and committed to doing social work the right way. They invest in their teams, review salaries regularly, monitor caseloads closely, and put staff wellbeing at the heart of everything they do. If you want to practice high-quality social work in a service that supports you as much as you support families, this is the place.

What you'll do

• Hold a protected caseload and build meaningful relationships with children & families
• Complete high-quality assessments, plans and s47 enquiries
• Lead CIN, CP and Court work with confidence.
• Write clear, evidence-based reports for conference & legal proceedings
• Work strengths-based using FSS Workbook modules
• Ensure the child's voice shapes every decision
• Maintain accurate case records and meet statutory requirements
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners
• Participate in reflective supervision and ongoing CPD
• Act as duty worker on a rota
• 2+ years UK statutory experience (3+ for Senior Practitioner)
• Experience in long-term casework (CIN, CP, Court)
• Full UK driving licence + access to a car
• Live within, or be willing to relocate to within, 1 hour of an office
• Already working for a UK Local Authority if applying from overseas
• And the benefits speak for themselves.
• £3,500 welcome payment
• Up to £8,000 relocation
• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working
• Cycle to work & electric car scheme
• Discounts on travel, holidays, insurance, food & leisure

Ready to join a council that values you? If you want to do meaningful social work in a service that supports your wellbeing, your development, and your career - Oxfordshire is the place to be.