Job type
TemporaryLocation
OxfordWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Qualified Social WorkerIndustry
Healthcare & MedicalPay
Paying up to £42 ph Umbrella
Social Worker – (Childrens) Assessment Service – Oxfordshire County Council, paying up to £42.00 ph
Your new company
Oxfordshire’s Children’s Assessment Service are seeking a committed and skilled Social Worker to join their team in Oxfordshire providing early safeguarding support to children and families who may be at risk.
Your new role
You’ll complete timely, high‑quality assessments and work closely with multi‑agency partners as part of the Family Safeguarding Model, providing early safeguarding support to children and families who may be at risk. This is a fast‑paced team within a service rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, with a clear ambition to reach ‘Outstanding’.
As a highly skilled social worker, who will;
- Complete child and family assessments and safeguarding enquiries
- Lead or support s47 investigations, risk assessments and planning
- Provide clear, professional written reports for meetings and court
- Contribute to multi‑agency working and duty rota
- Maintain accurate case records and work within statutory guidance
- Ensure children’s voices are central to assessments and plans
What you'll need to succeed
- Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
- ASYE completed (or equivalent experience)
- Statutory children’s services experience
- Strong risk assessment, communication and report‑writing skills
- Confident working in a busy safeguarding environment
- Commitment to reflective, child‑centred and strengths‑based practice
- Ability to travel across Oxfordshire when required
What you'll get in return
- Strong multi‑agency partnerships
- Supportive supervision and professional development
- A service that values learning, kindness, integrity and innovation
- Flexible hybrid working
What you need to do now
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