Qualified Social Worker - Oxfordshire

Location: Oxfordshire

Qualified Social Worker Children's Services (Oxfordshire)
Locations:
Banbury
* Bicester
* Witney
* Oxford (Central)
* Abingdon
* Didcot Salary Range: £41,771 - £45,091
+ welcome payment of £3500+ up to £8,000 relocation Annual leave starting at 30 days
A council that genuinely looks after its people
Oxfordshire County Council is known for being forward‑thinking and committed to doing social work the right way. They invest in their teams, review salaries regularly, monitor caseloads closely, and put staff wellbeing at the heart of everything they do.

If you want to practice high‑quality social work in a service that supports you as much as you support families, this is the place.

What You'll Do

Hold a protected caseload and build meaningful relationships with children & families
Complete high‑quality assessments, plans and s47 enquiries
Lead CIN, CP and Court work with confidence
Write clear, evidence‑based reports for conference & legal proceedings
Work strengths‑based using FSS Workbook modules
Ensure the child's voice shapes every decision
Maintain accurate case records and meet statutory requirements
Work collaboratively with multi‑agency partners
Participate in reflective supervision and ongoing CPD
Act as duty worker on a rota
Where You'll Work - chose a location that suits your lifestyle
North:
Banbury
* Bicester
* Witney Central:
Union Street
* Barton
* Rosehill (Oxford) South:
Abingdon
* Didcot
Why Oxfordshire? Because we do things differently.

Regular salary reviews
Strong focus on mental health & wellbeing
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Supportive managers who actually listen
A culture of kindness, respect and professional curiosity
Career progression - investment in your future

What You Need

2+ years UK statutory experience (3+ for Senior Practitioner)
Experience in long‑term casework (CIN, CP, Court)
Full UK driving licence + access to a car
Live within, or be willing to relocate to within, 1 hour of an office
Already working for a UK Local Authority if applying from overseas

And the benefits speak for themselves

£3,500 welcome payment
Up to £8,000 relocation
30 days annual leave + bank holidays
Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexible working
Cycle to work & electric car scheme
Discounts on travel, holidays, insurance, food & leisure

Ready to join a council that values you?

If you want to do meaningful social work in a service that supports your wellbeing, your development, and your career - Oxfordshire is the place to be.

What you need to do now

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