Social Worker – Children’s Assessment Service
The closing date is 27 August 2025
Job summary
In this important role, you will be part of a duty rotation of social workers receiving assessments as they are referred by our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub. You will also be responsible for leading Section 47 child protection investigations where they are necessary, all with the support of experienced permanent managers. The role of a children's assessment social worker is critical in ensuring our children and their families receive thoughtful, evidence-based assessments that help them identify and make changes, and where necessary have a well developed further plan of intervention to support lasting changes.
Main duties of the job
This is a key safeguarding role and our social workers are critical in ensuring children and families receive a safe, respectful and child-focused service. Therefore, for such an important role, you should be a qualified social worker with current Social Work England registration, and have completed the ASYE (or equivalent). You should have experience of working with children and their families in a statutory setting. Most importantly, you should share our commitment to delivering respectful, proportionate and evidence-based assessments that are child-focused and ensures children's voices really make a difference to what we do.
About us
The Childrens Assessment Service provides an early response to support children and their families who may be in need or at risk of harm without our help. The team's purpose is to complete comprehensive child and family assessments in partnership with children and their families, so we can ensure they receive the right help, at the right time. We do this with the support of our multi-agency partners with whom we have developed strong relationships as part of Oxfordshires commitment to the Family Safeguarding Model. As you may expect, a children's assessment team is a fast-paced environment providing a wealth of professional development opportunities and our social worker's have the privilege of supporting families at one of the earliest points of contact with children's services. We maintain a OFSTED rating of 'Good' overall and now we continue to work to ensure children and families receive an Outstanding service.
Details
Date posted
01 August 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£37,938 to £43,693 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
VPFD17F28C
Job locations
Abingdon
OX14 1AG
Employer details
Employer name
Oxfordshire County Council
Address
Abingdon
OX14 1AG
Employer's website
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