Social Worker -Blackbird Leys Teams

Supply Care Solutions; Oxford; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Umbrella pay rate £42

Locum opportunities

Job summary

Supply Care Solutions is seeking experienced Social Workers to join Blackbird Leys Teams 1 and 2 within Oxfordshire County Council's Children’s Services. This locum role is based at Union Street Centre for Young People, Oxford.

You will manage a varied safeguarding caseload, undertake assessments, and lead planning for Child Protection and CIN. PLO knowledge and court experience are desirable; strong reporting and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Three years post-qualifying experience required.
• Experience in Child Protection Planning.
• Experience in Child in Need (CIN) planning.
• Knowledge of Public Law Outline (PLO) processes.
• Court work experience preferred.
• Strong assessment, safeguarding and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied children's safeguarding caseload.
• Undertake assessments and identify risks to children’s welfare.
• Lead and contribute to Child Protection and Child in Need planning.
• Undertake Public Law Outline (PLO) work and court proceedings.
• Prepare accurate reports and maintain high-quality case records.
• Work collaboratively with families and partner agencies.

Skills

Assessment

Safeguarding

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Social Work qualification

Registered Social Worker

Job description

We’re Hiring – Social Worker, Blackbird Leys Teams 1 & 2

Location: Union Street Centre for Young People, Oxford, Oxfordshire

Job Type: Locum

Pay Rate: £42.00 Umbrella

About the Role

Supply Care Solutions, a market-leading Medical and Social Care recruitment consultancy providing accredited services across the public sector, is seeking experienced Social Workers to join Blackbird Leys Teams 1 and 2 within Oxfordshire County Council's Children's Services.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a busy safeguarding service focused on protecting children, supporting families and achieving positive outcomes through effective social work practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied children's safeguarding caseload.
• Undertake assessments and identify risks to children's welfare.
• Lead and contribute to Child Protection and Child in Need planning.
• Undertake Public Law Outline (PLO) work and court proceedings.
• Prepare accurate reports and maintain high-quality case records.
• Work collaboratively with families and partner agencies.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with at least three years' post-qualifying experience.
• Experience in Child Protection Planning.
• Experience in Child in Need (CIN) planning.
• Knowledge of Public Law Outline (PLO) processes.
• Previous court work experience.
• Strong assessment, safeguarding and communication skills.

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 umbrella pay rate of £42.00.
• Opportunity to work within Oxfordshire Children's Services.
• Supportive safeguarding service.
• Restorative and relationship-based practice.
• Potential for ongoing locum opportunities.

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About Supply Care Solutions

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