Senior Practitioner, Children with Disabilities Team (South)

Supply Care Solutions; Kidlington; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Supply Care Solutions is seeking a Senior Practitioner to join Oxfordshire County Council's Children with Disabilities Team. The role is locum, hybrid (3 office days, 2 remote), and based at Ron Groves House, Kidlington, Oxfordshire.

The successful candidate will manage complex cases, undertake safeguarding and court work, supervise staff, and mentor less experienced practitioners while supporting professional development and collaborative work with partners.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Strong safeguarding and child protection experience.
• Experience with court work and care proceedings.
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff.
• Driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex cases involving children with disabilities.
• Undertake safeguarding interventions and child protection work.
• Manage court work and care proceedings.
• Quality assure assessments, reports and casework.
• Provide mentoring and supervision to less experienced practitioners.
• Support newly qualified social workers in their professional development.
• Promote effective partnership working and positive outcomes for children and families.

Skills

Safeguarding experience

Court work

Mentoring supervision

Driving licence

Disability experience

Team collaboration

Education

Social Work England registered Social Worker

Job description

We’re Hiring – Senior Practitioner, Children with Disabilities Team (South)

Location: Ron Groves House, Kidlington, Oxfordshire

Job Type: Locum

Pay Rate: Competitive rate available

Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days in the office and 2 days remotely, with flexibility

About the Role:

Supply Care Solutions, a market-leading Medical and Social Care recruitment consultancy providing accredited services across the public sector, is seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner to join Oxfordshire County Council's Children with Disabilities Team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner with strong safeguarding and court experience who can manage complex cases, support colleagues and contribute to high-quality social work practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage complex cases involving children with disabilities.
• Undertake safeguarding interventions and child protection work.
• Manage court work and care proceedings.
• Quality assure assessments, reports and casework.
• Provide mentoring and supervision to less experienced practitioners.
• Support newly qualified Social Workers in their professional development.
• Promote effective partnership working and positive outcomes for children and families.

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Strong experience in safeguarding and Child Protection.
• Experience of court work and care proceedings.
• Experience working with Children Looked After.
• Experience supporting children with disabilities.
• Previous experience supervising, mentoring or supporting less experienced staff.
• Full driving licence essential.
• Liquid Logic experience desirable but not essential.

Working Arrangements:

• Hybrid working: 3 office days and 2 remote days.
• Flexible working arrangements available.
• Teams interviews available.
• Small and supportive team environment.

Required Documents:

• Updated CV.
• Proof of Social Work England registration.
• Relevant identification and Right to Work documentation.
• Enhanced DBS documentation, where applicable.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive rate to be discussed.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Opportunity to undertake complex and rewarding casework.
• Supportive team and professional development opportunities.
• Access to further locum assignments within Children's Services.

About Supply Care Solutions:

Supply Care Solutions is a market-leading Medical and Social Care recruitment consultancy delivering accredited services across the public sector, with expertise in short-term, long-term and permanent placements.