Social Worker - Safeguarding / Assessment / CWD | Oxfordshire

Social Worker – Safeguarding, Assessment or Children with Disabilities (Permanent)

Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire Salary: £41,771 – £45,091 (dependent on experience) Retention Payment: £1,750 Contract: Permanent

Pro Social Partners are working with Oxfordshire County Council to recruit permanent Social Workers across Safeguarding, Assessment and Children with Disabilities teams.

The Role

• 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.

• Work closely with partner agencies to reduce risk and improve outcomes for children.

• Keep children's voices at the centre of all assessment and planning.

About You

• A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.

• Post-qualifying experience within Children's Social Care.

• Sound knowledge of Working Together to Safeguard Children and statutory processes.

• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.

Why Oxfordshire County Council?

• £1,750 retention payment.

• Choice of three teams.

• Regular reflective supervision and strong management support.

• Ongoing training and CPD to support your career progression.

• A permanent role with job security and local government pension scheme.

To find out more, apply now or contact Conor Clarke at Pro Social Partners on (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation about this role and other permanent opportunities