Qualified Practitioner – Social Care

About the role

Oxfordshire County Council is seeking qualified practitioners to work within Children’s Services across several locations in Oxfordshire. The role involves managing a protected caseload, delivering high‑quality assessments and supporting families while ensuring the child’s voice is central to every decision.

Key responsibilities

• Hold a protected caseload and build meaningful relationships with children and families.
• Complete high‑quality assessments, plans and Section 47 enquiries.
• Lead Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP) and court work confidently.
• Write clear, evidence‑based reports for conferences and legal proceedings.
• Use strengths‑based approaches and FSS Workbook modules.
• Maintain accurate case records and meet statutory requirements.
• Collaborate with multi‑agency partners and participate in reflective supervision.
• Act as a duty worker on a rota as required.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years UK statutory experience (3+ years for senior practitioner).
• Experience in long‑term casework, including CIN, CP and court processes.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
• Willingness to live within, or relocate to, an hour of an office in Oxfordshire.

Required skills

What we offer

• Salary range £46,142 – £49,282 per year.
• Welcome payment of £3,500 and relocation assistance up to £8,000.
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexible working, electric‑car scheme and employee assistance programme.
• Discounts on travel, holidays, insurance, food and leisure.