Social Work job - Community in Oxfordshire
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
OxfordshireView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£29.90 to £38.00 an hour
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 November 2026
14 days leftJob description
Your new company
Oxfordshire County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Adult Social Care Team based in Banbury. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking local authority that is committed to delivering strengths-based, person-centred support that promotes independence and positive outcomes for adults across Oxfordshire. The team operates a flexible hybrid working model, combining office-based work, home working and essential face-to-face visits within the community.
Your new role
As a Social Worker within the Adult Social Care Team, you will manage a varied caseload and work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers and partner agencies to deliver high-quality social work interventions.
Undertaking strengths-based assessments, reviews and support planning.
Completing face-to-face visits within the community.
Managing and prioritising a diverse caseload effectively.
Carrying out safeguarding enquiries and promoting safeguarding principles.
Working in partnership with health professionals and other agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
Supporting adults to maximise independence and wellbeing.
Maintaining accurate, timely and defensible case records.
Working within relevant legislation including the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
Banbury, Oxfordshire (Samuelson House (Banbury) £38 per hour Umbrella Hybrid Working Available 37 Hours Per Week
What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this position, you will have: Social Work England Registration.
A recognised Social Work qualification.
A minimum of 3 years' post-qualified Social Work experience.
Experience working within Adult Social Care.
Strong time management and organisational skills.
Experience undertaking assessments, reviews and safeguarding work.
The ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Excellent communication and record-keeping skills.
What you'll get in return
Competitive rate of £38 per hour Umbrella Hybrid working arrangement Supportive and collaborative team environment Opportunity to make a meaningful difference within Adult Social Care Ongoing professional development opportunities
What you need to do now
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Provenance
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Reed
First seen
21 September 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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