Qualified Social Worker – Children's Services

3D Recruit; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Pension

Exclusive vacancies

Locum, temporary and permanent options

One-to-one consultant support

Job summary

3D Recruit is seeking a Qualified Social Worker to support children and families within Oxfordshire's local authority Children's Services. This locum role offers £36–£38 per hour with an ASAP start and a strong focus on safeguarding and joint agency work.

You will assess needs, manage complex cases, and deliver direct work with children while developing safety plans and contributing to statutory reviews, ensuring timely records and reports.

Qualifications

• Social Work degree or equivalent qualification.
• Current Social Work England (SWE) registration.
• Experience in childrens social care and safeguarding.
• Excellent communication and interagency collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess the needs of children and families and identify risks and protective factors.
• Manage complex cases using professional judgement.
• Undertake direct work with children and young people to understand their experiences.
• Develop and review plans prioritising safety, stability and wellbeing.
• Support parents and carers to understand concerns and work towards changes.
• Coordinate with education, health and other agencies to deliver joined-up support.
• Contribute to safeguarding meetings and statutory reviews as required.
• Prepare accurate assessments, reports and case records within timescales.
• Deliver statutory responsibilities in line with local procedures.

Skills

Communication

Interagency collaboration

Professional judgement

Education

Social Work degree

SWE registration

Job description

Qualified Social Worker – Children's Services – Oxfordshire | £36–£38 per hour

Contract: Locum / Temporary

Start: ASAP

Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next locum role in Oxfordshire?

3D Recruit is recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to support children and families within local authority Children's Services. This temporary opportunity offers £36–£38 per hour and an ASAP start.

The Role

You will provide child-focused social work, working with families and partner agencies to assess needs, address safeguarding concerns and improve outcomes. Specific duties will depend on the allocated team and caseload.

• Assessing the needs of children and families and identifying protective factors and risks
• Managing complex cases using sound professional judgement
• Undertaking direct work with children and young people to understand their experiences
• Developing and reviewing plans that prioritise children's safety, stability and wellbeing
• Supporting parents and carers to understand concerns and work towards agreed changes
• Coordinating with education, health and other agencies to deliver joined-up support
• Contributing to safeguarding meetings and statutory reviews, as required
• Preparing accurate assessments, reports and case records within required timescales
• Delivering statutory responsibilities in line with children's social care legislation and local procedures

What We're Looking For

• Social Work degree or equivalent qualification
• Current Social Work England (SWE) registration
• Minimum 2 years' post-qualifying experience
• Strong knowledge of UK children's social care legislation and practice
• Experience managing complex children's social care cases
• Right to work in the UK

Why Work with 3D Recruit?

• Competitive pay rates with holiday pay and pension
• Exclusive vacancies with local authorities
• Flexible locum, temporary and permanent opportunities
• Dedicated one-to-one support from your personal consultant
• Access to free CPD training to support your professional development and SWE registration
• Referral bonus of up to £250 for every successful referral (T&Cs apply)

Start date: ASAP

At 3D Recruit, candidate safety and compliance are paramount. All candidates undergo a thorough vetting process, including DBS checks where required, face-to-face registration, verification of original documentation and comprehensive reference checks before being represented to our clients