Social Worker, Safeguarding Team

We’re Hiring – Social Worker, Safeguarding Team

Location: Barton Children's Centre, Oxford, OX3 8DD

Job Type: Locum, Full-Time

Pay Rate: £42.00 Umbrella

Working Pattern: 37 hours per week

About the Role

Supply Care Solutions, a market-leading Medical and Social Care recruitment consultancy providing accredited services across the public sector, is recruiting an experienced Social Worker to join Oxfordshire County Council's Safeguarding Team. This is an opportunity to join a service that promotes restorative, strengths-based practice through its Family Solutions Plus model, supporting children and families while ensuring their safety and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied safeguarding caseload.
• Undertake assessments and develop appropriate intervention plans.
• Lead and contribute to Child Protection and Child in Need planning.
• Prepare court reports and undertake Public Law Outline (PLO) work.
• Participate in court proceedings and other legal processes.
• Chair meetings and collaborate with partner agencies.
• Promote positive outcomes for children and families.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with at least three years' post-qualifying experience.
• Demonstrable experience in Child Protection Planning.
• Experience managing Child in Need (CIN) cases.
• Strong knowledge of Public Law Outline (PLO) processes.
• Previous court work experience.
• Excellent assessment, safeguarding and report-writing skills.

Working Hours

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

Required Documents

• Updated CV.
• Proof of Social Work England registration.
• Relevant identification and Right to Work documentation.
• Enhanced DBS documentation, where applicable.

Why Join Us

• Competitive umbrella pay rate of £42.00.
• Opportunity to contribute to a well-established safeguarding service.
• Restorative and relationship-based practice.
• Supportive management and collaborative multi-agency working.
• Potential for ongoing locum opportunities.

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About Supply Care Solutions

Supply Care Solutions is a market-leading Medical and Social Care recruitment consultancy delivering accredited services across the public sector, specialising in short-term, long-term and permanent placements.