Social Worker/senior Practitioner - Family Support And Safeguarding - Bicester Bicester, United Kingdom £38220 - £49282 Permanent Apply By No Expiry Date Posted On 8 April, 2026

Oxfordshire County Council

Bicester, United Kingdom
Base: £38,220 - £49,282; bonus/equity: not specifi...
On-site
Family support and safeguarding workbook
Strengths-based approach
Children acts 1989 & 2004
Oxfordshire County Council is seeking a qualified Social Worker/Senior Practitioner for Family Support and Safeguarding in Bicester, UK, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. The ideal candidate will manage a diverse caseload and engage with families using a strengths-based approach, while also ensuring compliance with safeguarding legislation and practices

Job Summary

  • Together, we’re shaping children’s social care for the future, helping to transform the lives of the residents of Oxfordshire.
  • You will manage a caseload tailored to your experience, ensuring that children’s and their families’ voices are heard, and their needs are met.
  • Rewards and benefits include a Welcome and Loyalty payment of £3,500, relocation allowance of up to £8,000, and annual leave starting at 30 days per year.

Matching Summary

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Oxfordshire County Council is seeking a qualified Social Worker/Senior Practitioner for Family Support and Safeguarding in Bicester, UK, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. The ideal candidate will manage a diverse caseload and engage with families using a strengths-based approach, while also ensuring compliance with safeguarding legislation and practices.

Salary

Base: £38220 - £49282; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Welcome and Loyalty payment of £3,500, Relocation allowance of up to £8,000, Annual leave starting at 30 days, LGPS, Flexible working, EAP, Family-friendly policies, Staff discounts

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Family Support and Safeguarding Workbook
  • strengths-based approach
  • Children Acts 1989 & 2004
  • Working Together guidance
  • s47 Children Act 1989 investigations
  • accurate case records
  • ICT proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Motivational Interviewing knowledge
  • cycle of change understanding
  • supportive and energised nature
  • proactive partner agency engagement

Key Requirements

  • Qualified experienced Social Worker
  • Good working knowledge of relevant services
  • Good understanding of safeguarding legislation
  • Ability to travel to visit clients

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

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