Senior Social Worker - Children & Disability Services Hybrid

NHS Jobs; Kidlington; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome and loyalty payment £3,500

Relocation allowance up to £8,000

LGPS pension scheme

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Family-friendly policies

Childcare vouchers / cycle to work / e

range of staff discounts

Job summary

Oxfordshire County Council is seeking a Senior Practitioner to join the Children’s Disability Team in Oxfordshire. The role involves safeguarding children, working with families, and supporting court processes, with hybrid working arrangements (3 days in the office and 2 days remote).

You will supervise junior staff and contribute to continuous improvement in service delivery. The ideal candidate is a qualified and registered social worker with experience in safeguarding, court work, and working

Qualifications

• A qualified and registered social worker.
• Strong communication, analytical, decision-making, assessment and supervision skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with partner agencies and maintain professional integrity.

Responsibilities

• Work with children and families subject to Child in Need or Child Protection planning and related court proceedings.
• Provide timely support to vulnerable families and address safeguarding concerns.
• Undertake effective assessments of need, analysis, and risk management for allocated children.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Decision-making

Assessment

Supervision

Education

Social Work England registered

Job description

Oxfordshire County Council is seeking a Senior Practitioner to join the Children’s Disability Team in Oxfordshire. The role involves safeguarding children, working with families, and supporting court processes, with hybrid working arrangements (3 days in the office and 2 days remote).

You will supervise junior staff and contribute to continuous improvement in service delivery. The ideal candidate is a qualified and registered social worker with experience in safeguarding, court work, and working