Social Worker – Safeguarding Team

Social Worker – Safeguarding TeamOxfordshire County Council | Barton Children’s Centre, Oxford£42 per hour Umbrella£100 per week accommodation allowance

Caritas Recruitment is working with Oxfordshire County Council to recruit an experienced Social Worker to join their Safeguarding Team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Good-rated Ofsted authority that continues to invest in Children’s Services through its innovative Family Solutions Plus (FSP) model, helping children and families achieve positive outcomes through restorative, relationship-based practice.

About the Role

• You will manage a caseload of children and families, completing assessments, undertaking safeguarding investigations, and supporting children through Child Protection, Child in Need and court processes.
• You’ll work closely with partner agencies and use a strengths-based approach to achieve the best outcomes for families.

Requirements

• Social Work England registration
• Minimum 3 years’ post-qualified Children’s Social Work experience

Strong experience of:

• Child Protection (CP)
• Child in Need (CIN)
• Public Law Outline (PLO)
• Court work and care proceedings
• Excellent assessment and report-writing skills
• Ability to travel for visits and meetings across the county

Working Pattern

• 37 hours per week
• Monday to Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
• Friday: 8:30am – 4:00pm

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