Social Worker - Children's Assessment (Locum, 37h)

Supply Care Solutions; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Supply Care Solutions is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join Oxfordshire County Council’s Children’s Assessment Service in the South. This locum, full-time position is based at Abingdon, Oxfordshire, and operates within a supportive authority with a Good Ofsted rating.

You will undertake comprehensive assessments, safeguard children, and support statutory processes, working with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes. A full UK driving licence is required, and 37 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with relevant children's services experience.
• Strong assessment and safeguarding skills.
• Ability to manage statutory responsibilities effectively.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to drive, as required.
• Availability to work full-time, 37 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive assessments of children and families.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and implement appropriate interventions.
• Support children and families through statutory assessment processes.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
• Promote child-centred, relationship-based and strengths-based practice.

Skills

Social work experience

Safeguarding

Statutory duties

Assessment

Education

Social work degree

Job description

Supply Care Solutions is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join Oxfordshire County Council’s Children’s Assessment Service in the South. This locum, full-time position is based at Abingdon, Oxfordshire, and operates within a supportive authority with a Good Ofsted rating.

You will undertake comprehensive assessments, safeguard children, and support statutory processes, working with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes. A full UK driving licence is required, and 37 hours per week.