Social Worker - Safeguarding & Children’s Services

Pro Social Partners; Oxford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention payment £1,750

Local government pension scheme

Regular reflective supervision

Training and CPD

Job summary

Pro Social Partners are recruiting permanent Social Workers for Oxfordshire County Council across Safeguarding, Assessment and Children with Disabilities teams. You will manage a caseload, undertake enquiries and direct work with children and families, and present reports at conferences.

The role requires recognised social work qualifications, current SW England registration, and post-qualifying experience in children's services, with strong communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Recognised social work qualification and valid Social Work England registration.
• Post-qualifying experience in Children’s Social Care.
• Knowledge of Working Together to Safeguard Children and statutory processes.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children subject to Child in Need and Child Protection plans.
• Undertake Section 47 enquiries, assessments and direct work with children and families.
• Prepare reports and present at child protection conferences and core group meetings.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to reduce risk and improve outcomes for children.
• Keep children's voices at the centre of assessment and planning.

Skills

Social Work communication

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Social Work degree

Social Work England registration

Job description

Pro Social Partners are recruiting permanent Social Workers for Oxfordshire County Council across Safeguarding, Assessment and Children with Disabilities teams. You will manage a caseload, undertake enquiries and direct work with children and families, and present reports at conferences.

The role requires recognised social work qualifications, current SW England registration, and post-qualifying experience in children's services, with strong communication and collaboration skills.