At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children in care, manage caseloads, and promote positive outcomes.
- Company: Oxfordshire County Council, dedicated to improving children's lives.
- Benefits: Agile working model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Flexible working across various locations with travel required.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people.
- Qualifications: Experience in social work and a passion for supporting children.
The predicted salary is between 37000 - 46000 £ per year.
Your new company Oxfordshire County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Children We Care For (CWCF) service.
This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people in care, ensuring they receive high-quality, stable care and achieve positive long-term outcomes.
You will work with children subject to Section 20 and Section 31, supporting a variety of permanence plans including fostering, adoption, kinship, and transitions to independence.
Your new role Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of looked after children and care leavers Undertake care planning, assessments, and statutory visits Develop and review Care Plans and Pathway Plans Support children in achieving permanency outcomes (adoption, fostering, reunification) Promote the voice of the child in all planning and decision-making Work closely with carers, families, and partner agencies Monitor and support health, education, and wellbeing outcomes Prepare reports for reviews, meetings, and court proceedings where required Ensure all work complies with the Children Act and statutory guidance Working Arrangements Agile / Hybrid working model Based across North (Banbury), Central (Kidlington), or South (Abingdon) Regular travel is required across the county to attend visits and meetings.
Flexibility required to me...
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