Social Worker -Blackbird Leys Teams
Listed on 2026-10-19
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Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Child Development/Support, Human Services/ Social Work, Child Protection
Location: Union Street Centre for Young People, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Job Type: Locum
Pay Rate: £42.00 Umbrella
About the RoleSupply Care Solutions, a market-leading Medical and Social Care recruitment consultancy providing accredited services across the public sector, is seeking experienced Social Workers to join Blackbird Leys Teams 1 and 2 within Oxfordshire County Council's Children's Services.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a busy safeguarding service focused on protecting children, supporting families and achieving positive outcomes through effective social work practice.
Key Responsibilities- Manage a varied children's safeguarding caseload.
- Undertake assessments and identify risks to children's welfare.
- Lead and contribute to Child Protection and Child in Need planning.
- Undertake Public Law Outline (PLO) work and court proceedings.
- Prepare accurate reports and maintain high-quality case records.
- Work collaboratively with families and partner agencies.
- Qualified Social Worker with at least three years' post-qualifying experience.
- Experience in Child Protection Planning.
- Experience in Child in Need (CIN) planning.
- Knowledge of Public Law Outline (PLO) processes.
- Previous court work experience.
- Strong assessment, safeguarding and communication skills.
- Updated CV.
- Proof of Social Work England registration.
- Relevant identification and Right to Work documentation.
- Enhanced DBS documentation, where applicable.
- Competitive umbrella pay rate of £42.00.
- Opportunity to work within Oxfordshire Children's Services.
- Supportive safeguarding service.
- Restorative and relationship-based practice.
- Potential for ongoing locum opportunities.
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About Supply Care SolutionsSupply Care Solutions is a market-leading Medical and Social Care recruitment consultancy delivering accredited services across the public sector, specialising in short-term, long-term and permanent placements.
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