Social Worker - Family Support and Safeguarding - Central Oxford

Social Worker - Family Support and Safeguarding (Central Oxford)

You will manage a caseload of children and families, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs met. Your assessment work will be guided by the Family Support and Safeguarding Workbook modules and a strengths based approach. You will prepare and submit written reports-including child protection conference and legal care proceeding reports-and maintain accurate, ICT based case records. You will investigate allegations of harm or neglect under s47 Children Act 1989 where required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct child and family assessments and develop support plans.
• Prepare and deliver child protection conference reports and legal case documents.
• Maintain accurate case records using ICT and record activity against key performance management data.
• Travel to visit clients and attend meetings across a wide area, often on short notice.
• Collaborate with local agencies and partners, chairing meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with experience in child, family and safeguarding work.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, guidance and policy, including the Children Act 1989/2004 and Working Together.
• Experience using motivational interviewing and the cycle of change is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and support a team.

Benefits

• Welcome and loyalty payment of £3,500.
• Relocation allowance up to £8,000.
• Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays).
• Comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 health and wellbeing support).
• Family friendly policies and childcare vouchers.
• Cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme and staff discounts.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

Equal Opportunities

Orgs are proud of a diverse workforce and accept applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or family leave status. Staff network groups provide peer support and safe spaces for all.

Commitments

• Guaranteed interview for disabled applicants, care leavers, apprentices, and ex Military if they meet the essential criteria.
• Safeguarding and promotion of child, young person and adult welfare.
• Flexible working - part time, job sharing, flexi time, and other arrangements where role permits.

Disclosures

This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. It is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.