Social Worker – Certificate of Sponsorship Available
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: £38,220 – £45,091 per year
Location: Oxford
We are seeking a dedicated Social Worker to become a member of our team. You will work as part of Oxfordshire County Council’s fostering service, within the countywide kinship team.
Summary of the job
You will be responsible for analysing Regulation 24 arrangements to present to the Fostering Panel, supporting and supervising linked persons’ foster carers, and undertaking initial viability and Special Guardianship evaluations for court in relation to children subject to legal proceedings.
Main duties of the role
- Analyse Regulation 24 arrangements and present to the Fostering Panel.
- Support and supervise linked persons’ foster carers.
- Conduct initial viability and Special Guardianship evaluations for court.
- Work with kinship carers, children, and families to develop safe, stable and well‑supported living arrangements.
- Collaborate with Children’s Services and other agencies to provide assistance and support.
- Maintain accurate records, meet deadlines, and write reports effectively.
- Build and maintain relationships with vulnerable families and agencies.
Qualifications and experience
- Professional social work qualifications and experience.
- Excellent judgement, decision‑making and report writing skills.
- Proactive, organised and motivated to deliver high quality social work practice.
- Capacity to manage a diversified caseload and meet deadlines.
- Passion for protecting children, developing family relationships, and making a lasting difference.
Benefits and rewards
- Optional 9‑day fortnight working pattern and agile working with a range of potential office bases.
- Internal and external learning and development opportunities.
- Significant holiday allowance up to 32 days, with option to buy more.
- Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions up to 19.9% of salary.
- Retail discounts and family‑friendly policies (carer leave, volunteering time off).
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
All are welcome regardless of age, handicap, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background or maternity or family leave. We offer staff network groups that provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.
Assured Interview Schemes
We are a Disability Confident company, offering interviews to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, including care leavers and those transitioning from the armed forces.
Flexible working
Flexible working options include flexi‑time, part‑time, job sharing, nine day fortnights and annualised hours.
Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS check will be made.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from skilled workers requiring visa sponsorship will be assessed alongside all other applicants.
Recruitment position
Applicants must be professionally current in the UK.
Location
Oxfordshire County Council, Oxford, OX1 1ND
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