Social Worker/senior Practitioner - Family Support And Safeguarding - Banbury Banbury, United Kingdom £38220 - £49282 Permanent Apply By No Expiry Date Posted On 8 April, 2026
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Oxfordshire County Council is seeking a qualified Social Worker/Senior Practitioner for their Family Support and Safeguarding team in Banbury, United Kingdom. The role involves managing a caseload to support children and families using a strengths-based approach, with a focus on safeguarding and collaboration with partner agencies.
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Job Summary
The role involves managing a caseload tailored to experience while ensuring children's voices are heard using a strengths-based approach.
Candidates must be well-versed in relevant legislation including the Children Acts 1989 & 2004 and capable of undertaking child and family assessments.
The position offers a Welcome and Loyalty payment of £3,500, a relocation allowance up to £8,000, and 30 days of annual leave.
Matching Summary
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Oxfordshire County Council is seeking a qualified Social Worker/Senior Practitioner for their Family Support and Safeguarding team in Banbury, United Kingdom. The role involves managing a caseload to support children and families using a strengths-based approach, with a focus on safeguarding and collaboration with partner agencies.
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Salary
Base: £38,220 - £49,282; Bonus/Equity: Welcome and Loyalty payment of £3,500; Benefits: Relocation allowance up to £8,000; 30 days annual leave; LGPS pension
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Qualified Social Worker with experience
Knowledge of Children Acts 1989 & 2004
Ability to conduct s47 investigations
Experience preparing legal reports
Strong ICT skills for case records
Nice-to-have
Working knowledge of Motivational Interviewing
Understanding of the cycle of change
Restorative and relational practice approach
Energised nature for chairing meetings
Willingness to travel widely and at short notice
Key Requirements
Qualified Social Worker status
Good understanding of safeguarding legislation
Ability to investigate allegations of harm under s47