Qualified Social Worker – Children’s Services

Company: 3D Recruit
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Location: Oxford
Job Description:

Qualified Social Worker – Children’s Services – Oxfordshire | £36–£38 per hour

Contract: Locum / Temporary

Start: ASAP

Are you an experienced Children’s Social Worker looking for your next locum role in Oxfordshire?

3D Recruit is recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to support children and families within local authority Children’s Services. This temporary opportunity offers £36–£38 per hour and an ASAP start.

The Role

You will provide child-focused social work, working with families and partner agencies to assess needs, address safeguarding concerns and improve outcomes. Specific duties will depend on the allocated team and caseload.

  • Assessing the needs of children and families and identifying protective factors and risks
  • Managing complex cases using sound professional judgement
  • Undertaking direct work with children and young people to understand their experiences
  • Developing and reviewing plans that prioritise children’s safety, stability and wellbeing
  • Supporting parents and carers to understand concerns and work towards agreed changes
  • Coordinating with education, health and other agencies to deliver joined-up support
  • Contributing to safeguarding meetings and statutory reviews, as required
  • Preparing accurate assessments, reports and case records within required timescales
  • Delivering statutory responsibilities in line with children’s social care legislation and local procedures

What We’re Looking For

  • Social Work degree or equivalent qualification
  • Current Social Work England (SWE) registration
  • Minimum 2 years’ post-qualifying experience
  • Strong knowledge of UK children’s social care legislation and practice
  • Experience managing complex children’s social care cases
  • Right to work in the UK

Why Work with 3D Recruit?

  • Competitive pay rates with holiday pay and pension
  • Exclusive vacancies with local authorities
  • Flexible locum, temporary and permanent opportunities
  • Dedicated one-to-one support from your personal consultant
  • Access to free CPD training to support your professional development and SWE registration
  • Referral bonus of up to £250 for every successful referral (T&Cs apply)

Start date: ASAP

At 3D Recruit, candidate safety and compliance are paramount. All candidates undergo a thorough vetting process, including DBS checks where required, face-to-face registration, verification of original documentation and comprehensive reference checks before being represented to our clients

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Posted: October 31st, 2026