Senior Social Worker - Children's Assessment Service - Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Temporary QSW childrens services, Adoption and fostering, Children and families, Young people and leaving care, CAMHS, Children and disabilities, Probation and youth offending
Senior Social Worker - Children's Assessment Service
Oxfordshire County Council - South Locality (Abingdon)
Up to £42ph Umbrella
Caritas Recruitment is currently supporting Oxfordshire County Council in the recruitment of an experienced Senior Social Worker / Senior Practitioner to join the Children's Assessment Service based in Abingdon.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and supportive frontline team undertaking high-quality assessments and making a real difference to children and families across Oxfordshire.
The Role
As part of the Children's Assessment Service, you will be responsible for managing a varied caseload and completing timely, robust assessments that ensure children receive the right support at the right time.
Key responsibilities include:
- Undertaking Child and Family Assessments
- Completing Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries
- Assessing risk and identifying appropriate interventions
- Working directly with children, young people and families
- Producing high-quality assessments and reports
- Working collaboratively with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes
- Managing cases effectively within statutory timescales
About You
To be considered, you will have:
- Social Work England registration
- Significant Children's Social Work experience
- Previous experience within an Assessment Team
- Strong assessment, analytical and decision-making skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
What's on Offer?
- £42.00 per hour Umbrella
- 37 hours per week
- Full-time locum opportunity
- Supportive management and team environment
- Immediate start available
Interested?
If you're an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity, I'd love to hear from you.
Lisa Hallinan
Principal Consultant | Caritas Recruitment
[email protected]
07469 676076
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