Social Worker / Senior Practitioner – Integrated Assessment

Liquid Personnel; Oxford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Liquid Personnel is seeking a qualified Social Worker / Senior Practitioner for the Integrated Assessment Service in Oxford. This role calls for a passionate individual to deliver high-quality care, support, and safeguarding to children and families. Key responsibilities include timely assessments, leadership in multi-agency work, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding protocols. With a commitment to professional development, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to making a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post-qualifying experience.
• Completion of ASYE is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and interventions for children and families.
• Prepare reports for Child Protection Conferences and court proceedings.
• Engage in collaborative planning with multi-agency teams.

Skills

Compassion

Decision-Making

Evidence-Based Approach

Job description

Job Title: Social Worker / Senior Practitioner
Team: Integrated Assessment
Salary: £37,938 – £47,754 + market supplement/welcome bonus
Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Liquid Personnel are currently recruiting for a Social Worker / Senior Practitioner to join an Integrated Assessment Service based in Oxford.

Are you an experienced and passionate social worker ready for the next step in your career?

Join a dynamic and responsive team within an Integrated Assessment Service, where your expertise in frontline statutory social work will be central to safeguarding and supporting children, young people, and their families. As aSenior Social Worker, you’ll bring knowledge, compassion, and confident decision-making to an evolving service dedicated to high-quality care and child-focused practice.

Key Objectives

• Deliver professional social work to a diverse caseload, using evidence-based approaches that elevate the voice of the child.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of legislation, guidance, and statutory practice (particularly the Children Acts (1989 & 2004), Working Together to Safeguard Children, and OCC’s Threshold of Needs and Practice Standards).
• Provide child centred services that reflect current national and local frameworks such as the DoH Assessment Framework (2000), and contribute to the development of Oxfordshire’s Family Solutions Plus (FSP) approach.
• Offer flexible support aligned with service needs, including occasional work outside of core hours.

Main Responsibilities

• Undertake timely assessments and interventions for children and families across the Front Door service.
• Lead and support strengths-based work using FSP Workbook modules, promoting long-term positive outcomes.
• Prepare and present professional reports for Child Protection Conferences, court proceedings, and internal panels.
• Represent children’s plans clearly and ethically in multi-agency reviews, legal contexts, and statutory meetings.
• Maintain high-quality records in line with ICT systems and performance measures.
• Ensure compliance with statutory safeguarding frameworks, OCC policy, and professional standards.
• Engage in duty rota for referrals and Section 47 investigations when required.
• Work collaboratively with health, education, police, and wider services to create integrated, child-focused plans.
• Promote equality, anti-discriminatory practice, and active participation of families in decisions.
• Champion continuous development through supervision, reflective practice, and training.

Experience

• At least 3 years post-qualifying experience in a relavent role, including: Completion of you ASYE.

This is a permanent opportunity to be part of a committed management team where you’ll be empowered to make robust, high-quality decisions with the full backing of a collaborative service.

Ready to make a difference from day one? Apply now and be a key part of a dedicated team working together to keep children safe.

If you would like to know more information, please [e-mail]02033193129