Social Worker/Senior Practitioner – Children’s Integrated Assessment Service

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Oxfordshire seeks dedicated Social Workers for the Children’s Integrated Assessment Service. This rewarding role involves conducting assessments and leading child protection investigations, with opportunities for professional development. Competitive benefits include a loyalty payment, relocation allowance, and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Loyalty payment of £3,500

Relocation allowance of up to £8,000

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Employee Assistance Programme

Family-friendly policies

Childcare vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Electric car scheme

Staff discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Minimum 1 year post-qualifying experience in statutory children’s social care.
• Successful completion of the ASYE programme or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive child and family assessments.
• Lead Section 47 child protection investigations.
• Participate in duty rotation for assessments.

Skills

Child & Family Assessments

Child Protection Investigations

Communication

Education

Relevant Social Work qualification

Job description

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Social Worker/Senior Practitioner – Children’s Integrated Assessment Service, Oxford

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Oxford, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Job Description:

Liquid Personnel are looking for dedicated social workers to join our client in Oxfordshire in the Children’s Integrated Assessment Service!

This role is fast-paced and very rewarding, providing a wealth of professional development opportunities. Oxfordshire have recently been inspected by OFSTED and are pleased to have achieved ‘Good’ overall, and now continue to work to ensure children and families receive an Outstanding service.

The role:

• You will complete comprehensive child and family assessments in partnership with children and their families
• You will be part of a duty rotation of social workers receiving assessments as they are referred by our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub
• You will be responsible for leading Section 47 child protection investigations where they are necessary, with the support of experienced permanent managers

Benefits:

• Loyalty payment of £3,500
• Relocation allowance of up to £8,000
• Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays)
• A comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and well-being support 24×7
• Range of family-friendly policies
• Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, and staff discounts on travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities
• Excellent learning and development opportunities

Requirements:

• A relevant Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England
• Successful completion of the ASYE programme (or equivalent) and evidence of a minimum of 1 year post-qualifying social work experience in a statutory children’s social care role (3 years for Senior Practitioner application)
• Knowledge and experience of undertaking Section 17 Child & Family Assessments and Section 47 Child Protection Investigations