Job type
TemporaryLocation
OxfordshireWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Qualified Social WorkerIndustry
Healthcare & MedicalPay
Paying up to £42.00 UMB
Assessment Service (CAS) Social Worker | Children’s Services | Oxfordshire County Council | £33.71 PAYE / £42
Your new company
Oxfordshire County Council is looking for an experienced Social Worker / Senior Practitioner to join the Children’s Assessment Service (CAS) based in Abingdon.
This is a fast-paced, front-door service where you will play a key role in assessing risk, safeguarding children, and ensuring timely interventions for children, young people, and families.
You will manage a caseload undertaking Section 17 Child & Family Assessments and Section 47 Child Protection enquiries, ensuring that children’s voices are central to all decisions and plans.
Your new role
Key Responsibilities
- Complete Child & Family Assessments (S17) and Child Protection investigations (S47)
- Respond to new referrals and act as a duty worker on rotation
- Develop SMART care and intervention plans to support families
- Work collaboratively within a multi-agency safeguarding framework
- Prepare high-quality reports (assessments, child protection conferences, court reports)
- Ensure the child’s voice is captured in all assessments and planning
- Support timely progression of cases to long-term teams where required
- Maintain accurate and compliant case records
What you'll need to succeed
- Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
- Minimum 3 years post-qualifying experience (Senior Practitioner level)
- Strong experience in:
- Child Protection
- Section 47 investigations
- Child & Family Assessments (S17)
- Experience working in a statutory children’s social care setting
- Excellent risk assessment, analytical, and decision-making skills
- Strong multi-agency working experience
Desirable Skills
- Experience within a Children’s Assessment or Front Door team
- Knowledge of the Family Safeguarding Model
Working Arrangements
- Full-time role (30+ hours per week)
- Hybrid working – minimum 2 days per week in the office (Abingdon)
- Flexible approach required to meet service demand
What you'll get in return
Why Join Oxfordshire County Council?
- Be part of a high-performing front-door service making a real impact.
- Work within a supportive, collaborative team environment
- Opportunity for contract extension
- Competitive pay and flexible working arrangements
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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