Qualified Social Worker - Oxfordshire

Location: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Permanent

Salary: £41,771 - £45,091

Location details: Banbury, Bicester, Witney, Oxford (Central), Abingdon, Didcot

What You'll Do

Hold a protected caseload and build meaningful relationships with children & families
Complete high-quality assessments, plans and s47 enquiries
Lead CIN, CP and Court work with confidence
Write clear, evidence-based reports for conference & legal proceedings
Work strengths-based using FSS Workbook modules
Ensure the child's voice shapes every decision
Maintain accurate case records and meet statutory requirements
Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners
Participate in reflective supervision and ongoing CPD
Act as duty worker on a rota

Where You'll Work

Choose a location that suits your lifestyle:

North: Banbury, Bicester, Witney
Central: Union Street, Barton, Rosehill (Oxford)
South: Abingdon, Didcot

Why Oxfordshire?

Regular salary reviews
Strong focus on mental health & wellbeing
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Supportive managers who actually listen
A culture of kindness, respect and professional curiosity
Career progression - investment in your future

What You Need

2+ years UK statutory experience (3+ for Senior Practitioner)
Experience in long-term casework (CIN, CP, Court)
Full UK driving licence + access to a car
Live within, or be willing to relocate to within, 1 hour of an office
Already working for a UK Local Authority if applying from overseas

Benefits

£3,500 welcome payment
Up to £8,000 relocation
30 days annual leave + bank holidays
Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexible working
Cycle to work & electric car scheme
Discounts on travel, holidays, insurance, food & leisure

Ready to join?

If you want to do meaningful social work in a service that supports your wellbeing, your development, and your career - Oxfordshire is the place to be.

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2+ years UK statutory experience (3+ for Senior Practitioner) Experience in long-term casework (CIN, CP, Court) Full UK driving licence + access to a car Live within, or be willing to relocate to within, 1 hour of an office Already working for a UK Local Authority if applying from overseasAnd the benefits speak for themselves

Qualified Social WorkerChildren's Services (Oxfordshire)Locations: Banbury

Bicester Witney Oxford (Central) Abingdon Didcot Salary Range: £41,771 - £45,091
Bicester Witney Central: Union Street Barton Rosehill (Oxford) South: Abingdon Didcot

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