Social Worker, Children’s Assessment Service (South)

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

We’re Hiring – Social Worker, Children’s Assessment Service (South)

Location: Abingdon Children & Family Centre, Abingdon, Oxfordshire

Job Type: Locum, Full-Time

Pay Rate: £32.76 PAYE / £42.00 Umbrella

Working Pattern: 37 hours per week

Driver: Essential

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 Social Worker to join Oxfordshire County Council’s Children’s Assessment Service in the South. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive authority with a strong restorative practice model, stable leadership and an Ofsted rating of Good.

Key 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.

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with relevant children's services experience.
• Previous experience working within a Children's Assessment Team.
• 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.

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 locum pay rates.
• Opportunity to work within an Ofsted-rated Good authority.
• Supportive management and restorative practice.
• Access to rewarding locum opportunities within Children's Services.