Employer: Oxfordshire County Council
Job Title: Social Worker
Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £38,220 to £45,091 a year
Closing Date: 14 January 2026
Job Summary
The Children’s Disability Team work with disabled children and their families, assessing their need for social care services and supporting Child in Need and Child Protection plans; children subject to Care Proceedings, Children We Care For and Leaving Care adults.
This is a rewarding opportunity, to ensure that services are planned and delivered in a way that maximises participation and reflects childrens rights in relation to services being provided; to act on views of children and young people and demonstrate that childrens rights are reflected in the work with children and young people.
The post holder is responsible for ensuring that all County Safeguarding and Child Protection policies are adhered to and concerns are raised in accordance with these policies.
Main Duties of the Job
Fundamentally, youll be passionate about delivering stand-out public services, because Oxfordshire County Council is here to make every moment the best it can be for the residents of Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire County Council would like to hear from you if you are:
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A Qualified Social Worker, and Registered with Social Work England
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If you are an International Social Worker, please apply via the International Social Worker Vacancy also on the Careers page
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Kind and caring, with an understanding of and respect for individuals qualities, abilities, and diverse backgrounds
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Advocating for equality and integrity in all you do
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Always learning, with a passion to grow and develop your skills
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Willing to take responsibility and contribute to the delivery of Oxfordshire County Councils vision
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Driven to do it differently to embark on a journey of continuous improvement
About Oxfordshire County Council
In the Children, Education, & Families directorate, Oxfordshire County Council is committed to delivering lasting change, by helping the children, young people, and families of Oxfordshire to thrive.
Oxfordshire County Council knows the importance of building relationships, empowering people, and building on strengths and this is reflected in the restorative, relational practice approach.
Oxfordshire County Council has been consistently rated as good by Ofsted, but is not content with that and is ambitious to do even better. Oxfordshire County Council is a financially stable local authority which is committed to investing in Children, Education, and Families, to ensure the resources needed to make a real difference to families, including the successful operation of the transformational model Family Support and Safeguarding (FSS).
Together, Oxfordshire County Council colleagues are the moment makers and are focused on making every day the best it can be for residents. Whatever you do here, youll look around and say, I make a difference, because lasting change is created to peoples lives in Oxfordshire.
Every day youll be challenged in a new way, supported by your team, in an organisation that is free thinking, flexible, and helps people achieve their ambitions. Oxfordshire County Council is not afraid to do things differently and the dynamic culture means this is a place where new ideas are embraced, and innovation thrives.
Oxfordshire County Council believes that together, differences make teams stronger, and that diversity is the foundation for innovation. Here, you can create a unique career for yourself while raising the bar for the future of childrens social care.
About the Role
The Children’s Disability Team work with disabled children and their families, assessing their need for social care services and supporting Child in Need and Child Protection plans; children subject to Care Proceedings, Children We Care For and Leaving Care adults.
This is a rewarding opportunity, to ensure that services are planned and delivered in a way that maximises participation and reflects childrens rights in relation to services being provided; to act on views of children and young people and demonstrate that childrens rights are reflected in the work with children and young people.
The post holder is responsible for ensuring that all County Safeguarding and Child Protection policies are adhered to and concerns are raised in accordance with these policies.
Key Responsibilities
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To assess need, providing focused work aimed at helping parents and children make changes in their lives, recording and evaluating that work as well as liaising with other agencies and voluntary organisations to improve the support available to children and their families in the local community
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To be the allocated worker for disabled children in need or subject to child protection plans as identified by assessment, and for disabled children who are looked after
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To provide ongoing timely assessment, planning, implementation and review for allocated cases, working in partnership with young people, their families and partner agencies
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To prepare written reports for review, case conferences, courts and departmental panels as appropriate
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To undertake effective analysis and management of risk for allocated children and to promote and support their developing needs under the supervision of the Team Manager
Please see the attached job description for a full list.
About You
Youre free-thinking and brave, and that sets you apart. Youll be supportive and energised; you dont accept the norm if it can be done better, finding answers through exploration and courage. Just as importantly, you will embody the values in everything you do.
Fundamentally, youll be passionate about delivering stand-out public services, because Oxfordshire County Council is here to make every moment the best it can be for the residents of Oxfordshire.
Rewards and Benefits
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Competitive salary from £37,035 – £43,693
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Welcome and Loyalty payment of £3,500
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Relocation allowance of up to £8,000
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Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays)
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A comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
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Flexible working
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Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support 24×7
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Range of family-friendly policies
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Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities
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Excellent learning and development opportunities
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Oxfordshire County Council, a diverse workforce is valued. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. Staff network groups provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.
Guaranteed Interview Schemes
As a Disability Confident employer, Oxfordshire County Council guarantees an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. Interviews are also guaranteed for care leavers and those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life, subject to meeting essential criteria.
Safeguarding Commitment
Oxfordshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Flexible Working
Oxfordshire County Council is open to discussions about flexible working, including flexitime, part-time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Further information is available on the NHS Careers website.
How to Apply
If you’re interested in this role, visit the official website for more information — click here to apply now.