Senior Social Worker - Oxfordshire
Caritas Recruitment is working with Oxfordshire County Council to appoint an Interim Senior Social Worker / Senior Practitioner within Family Solutions West - Team 2.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive Children's Services team, working with children and families to deliver high‑quality statutory social work and provide leadership within the team.
Key details:
  • Location: Witney Children & Family Centre
  • Rate: £33.71 PAYE / up to £42 Umbrella (max)
  • IR35: In scope
Requirements:
  • SWE registration
  • Strong experience in Children's Social Care
  • Confident, senior‑level practitioner with excellent assessment and decision‑making skills
  • Right to Work in the UK
For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - g.bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.com / 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£38.00 - £42.00
Per hour
GBP38 - GBP42 per hour

Oxfordshire

Temporary

Added 14/05/2026
Reference: GB140526A_1778786802

Social Worker - Oxfordshire

Oxfordshire
Temporary

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