Senior Social Worker – Safeguarding, Assessment or Children with Disabilities (Permanent) Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire Salary: £46,142 – £49,282 (dependent on experience) Retention Payment: £1,750 Contract: Permanent Pro Social Partners are working with Oxfordshire County Council to recruit experienced Senior Social Workers across Safeguarding, Assessment and Children with Disabilities teams. The Role * Hold a caseload of more complex work and act as a source of practice expertise for the team. * Support, mentor and co-work with newly qualified and less experienced colleagues. * Manage a caseload of children subject to Child in Need and Child Protection plans. * Undertake Section 47 enquiries, assessments and direct work with children and families. * Prepare reports and present at child protection conferences and core group meetings. * Work closely with partner agencies to reduce risk and improve outcomes for children. * Keep children's voices at the centre of all assessment and planning. About You * A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration. * Substantial post-qualifying experience in children's statutory services. * Sound knowledge of Working Together to Safeguard Children and statutory processes. * Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills. Why Oxfordshire County Council? * £1,750 retention payment. * Choice of three teams. * Regular reflective supervision and strong management support. * Ongoing training and CPD to support your career progression. * A permanent role with job security and local government pension scheme. To find out more, apply now or contact Conor Clarke at Pro Social Partners on (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation about this role and other permanent opportunities