🧑‍🤝‍🧑 We’re Hiring – Social Worker, Children’s Assessment Service (South)

📍 Location: Abingdon Children & Family Centre, Abingdon, Oxfordshire
🕒 Job Type: Locum, Full-Time
💷 Pay Rate: £32.76 PAYE / £42.00 Umbrella
🏢 Working Pattern: 37 hours per week
🚗 Driver: Essential

About the Role:

Supply Care Solutions, a market-leading Medical and Social Care recruitment consultancy providing accredited services across the public sector, is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join Oxfordshire County Council’s Children’s Assessment Service in the South.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive authority with a strong restorative practice model, stable leadership and an Ofsted rating of Good.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake comprehensive assessments of children and families.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and implement appropriate interventions.
• Support children and families through statutory assessment processes.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
• Promote child-centred, relationship-based and strengths-based practice.

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with relevant children’s services experience.
• Previous experience working within a Children’s Assessment Team.
• Strong assessment and safeguarding skills.
• Ability to manage statutory responsibilities effectively.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to drive, as required.
• Availability to work full-time, 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 locum pay rates.
• Opportunity to work within an Ofsted-rated Good authority.
• Supportive management and restorative practice.
• Access to rewarding locum opportunities within Children’s Services.

Referral Bonus Available:

Know a qualified Social Worker looking for their next opportunity? Refer a suitable candidate to Supply Care Solutions and ask us about our referral bonus.

Apply Now:

Please send your updated CV, availability and current location to esther@supplycaresolutions.co.uk.

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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. We specialise in short-term, long-term and permanent placements, connecting skilled professionals with rewarding opportunities.