Job Description

Liquid Personnel are proud to be supporting Oxfordshire County Council in recruiting a Social Worker and Senior Practitioner to join their Family Support & Safeguarding Team on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking local authority committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for children, young people and families. You'll be part of a supportive and inclusive service where professional development, wellbeing and career progression are genuinely valued.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £38,220 - £45,091 at Social Worker level per annum (DOE) or a salary of £46,142 - £49,282 at Senior Practitioner level (DOE)
• Welcome payment of £3,500
• Relocation allowance of up to £8,000
• Supportive and experienced management teams
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
• Regular supervision and reflective practice sessions
• Manageable caseloads and strong peer support
• Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays).
• A comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support 24x7.
• Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.
• A culture focused on staff wellbeing and professional growth

About the Role

As a member of the Family Support & Safeguarding Team, you'll work with children and families who require longer-term support, intervention and protection. Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage a caseload appropriate to your level of experience, ensuring children and families are fully involved in decision-making.
• Work directly with families using the Family Support and Safeguarding Workbook and a strengths-based practice approach.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with children, families and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
• Complete child and family assessments and identify appropriate support and intervention plans.
• Undertake Section 47 investigations.
• Prepare and submit high-quality reports, including child protection conference reports and court reports for care proceedings.
• Deliver services in line with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and local procedures, including the Children Act 1989 and 2004, Working Together and safeguarding frameworks.
• Maintain accurate and timely case records using ICT systems and ensure compliance with performance and recording requirements.
• Contribute to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare through effective assessment, planning and intervention.

About You

We are looking for passionate and committed social workers who are motivated to deliver excellent services for children and families. To be considered, you will have:

• A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent)
• Registration with Social Work England
• Completion of ASYE
• Experience within Children's Social Care, safeguarding or family support services
• Strong assessment, communication and relationship building skills
• A commitment to high-quality, child-centred practice
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
  
  

Apply Now

If you are interested in this opportunity or would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact: Nicole Street on 02033193113 or Nicole.Street@liquidpersonnel.com

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

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