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An experienced Children’s Social Worker is required to join an Assessment Team supporting children, young people and families across Oxfordshire. This is an opportunity to undertake meaningful statutory work, helping to identify risk, promote safety and improve outcomes for children from the earliest point of intervention.

You will manage a varied caseload of assessments, completing high-quality, evidence-based work within required timescales. Responsibilities will include undertaking child and family assessments, responding to safeguarding concerns, analysing risk and protective factors, and developing proportionate plans with children, parents and wider networks. You will contribute to strategy discussions, child protection enquiries, legal planning and multi-agency meetings where appropriate.

The role will involve working closely with schools, health professionals, police, early help services and other partner agencies. You will ensure that children’s voices, wishes and feelings remain central to all decision-making, while maintaining accurate records and producing clear reports for reviews, conferences and court proceedings. You will also be expected to identify strengths, challenge professionally when necessary and promote positive change within families.

Applicants must hold a recognised social work qualification and current registration with Social Work England. Recent experience in children’s statutory social work, particularly assessment and safeguarding, is essential. You should have a sound understanding of relevant legislation, guidance and practice frameworks, including the Children Act, Working Together to Safeguard Children and signs of neglect or abuse.

The successful candidate will be resilient, organised and confident in managing competing priorities. Strong communication, professional judgement and the ability to build effective relationships are vital. You must be able to work independently while contributing positively to a supportive team, travel to visit children and families when required, and demonstrate a commitment to anti-discriminatory and strengths-based practice. Regular supervision, professional development and opportunities to enhance your practice will be available.