Social Worker in Abingdon

Job Summary

You will manage a caseload tailored to your experience, ensuring that children’s and their families' voices are heard and their needs are met.

You will work with families using the FSS Workbook modules and a strengths‑based approach, keeping the Assistant/Team Manager fully apprised of significant information.

You will ensure the provision of high‑quality services that integrate government and local guidance and initiatives, including the Children Acts 1989 & 2004, Working Together, local Child Protection and Looked After Children procedures, and the Department of Health Assessment Framework 2000.

Responsibilities

• Manage a tailored caseload and ensure children's and families' voices are heard.
• Work with families using FSS Workbook modules and a strengths‑based approach.
• Keep the Assistant/Team Manager fully apprised of significant information.
• Ensure the provision of good quality services that integrate government and local guidance and initiatives.
• Prepare and submit written reports, including child protection conference reports and legal reports for care proceedings.
• Undertake child and family assessments for allocated families.
• Investigate allegations of harm or neglect under s47 Children Act 1989 when required.
• Maintain accurate case records using ICT in line with key performance management data.
• Chair meetings and proactively engage with partner agencies.
• Travel to visit clients and attend meetings over a wide area and at short notice.

Qualifications

• Qualified, experienced Social Worker.
• Good working knowledge of services relevant to children, young people, families, carers, groups and partner agencies.
• Good understanding of safeguarding, relevant legislation, guidance, policy and procedures, and values and principles of FSS.
• Experience of or training in Motivational Interviewing and the cycle of change.
• Supportive and energised nature to chair meetings and engage partner agencies.
• Ability to travel as required.

Benefits

• Salary of £3,500 (monthly) and relocation allowance up to £8,000.
• Annual leave starting at 30 days per year plus bank holidays.
• Comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Flexible working arrangements, including flexi‑time, part‑time, job sharing, nine‑day fortnight and annualised hours.
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24x7 health and wellbeing support.
• Family‑friendly policies: childcare vouchers, cycle‑to‑work scheme, electric car scheme, staff discounts on travel, holidays, insurance, food, health and leisure activities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

Work Environment

As part of the Children, Education & Families directorate, you will contribute to delivering lasting change and transforming lives within Oxfordshire.

The organisation employs a restorative, relational practice approach and is committed to continuous improvement.

It is financially stable and invests in the future of children, education and families.

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