Children's Assessment Service (CAS) Social Worker

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Oxfordshire County Council is looking for an experienced Social Worker / Senior Practitioner to join the Children's Assessment Service (CAS) based in Abingdon.This is a fast-paced, front-door service where you will play a key role in assessing risk, safeguarding children, and ensuring timely interventions for children, young people, and families.You will manage a caseload undertaking Section 17 Child & Family Assessments and Section 47 Child Protection enquiries, ensuring that children's voices are central to all decisions and plans.

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Key Responsibilities

Complete Child & Family Assessments (S17) and Child Protection investigations (S47)
Respond to new referrals and act as a duty worker on rotation
Develop SMART care and intervention plans to support families
Work collaboratively within a multi-agency safeguarding framework
Prepare high-quality reports (assessments, child protection conferences, court reports)
Ensure the child's voice is captured in all assessments and planning
Support timely progression of cases to long-term teams where required
Maintain accurate and compliant case recordsWhat you'll need to succeed

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
Minimum 3 years post-qualifying experience (Senior Practitioner level)
Strong experience in:
Child Protection
Section 47 investigations
Child & Family Assessments (S17)
Experience working in a statutory children's social care setting
Excellent risk assessment, analytical, and decision-making skills
Strong multi-agency working experienceDesirable Skills

Experience within a Children's Assessment or Front Door team
Knowledge of the Family Safeguarding ModelWorking Arrangements

Full-time role (30+ hours per week)
Hybrid working - minimum 2 days per week in the office (Abingdon)
Flexible approach required to meet service demandWhat you'll get in return
Why Join Oxfordshire County Council?

Be part of a high-performing front-door service making a real impact.
Work within a supportive, collaborative team environment
Opportunity for contract extension
Competitive pay and flexible working arrangementsWhat you need to do now

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