Jobs at Oxfordshire County Council

Jobs in children’s social care

Join a service focused on relationships, lasting change and helping children, young people and families thrive.

Together, we’re shaping social care

Build relationships, empower families and recognise what is working well while helping improve what needs to change.

This restorative, relational approach is central to children’s social care in Oxfordshire. The service has been consistently rated good by Ofsted and aims to improve further.

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    We’re committed to delivering lasting change by helping children, young people and families thrive.

Are you a social worker?

Work for an organisation that invests in its people and takes a realistic approach to caseloads. Explore social work in Oxfordshire.

Join a team that cares

Whether you are new to children’s social care or bring years of experience, you will join a team committed to your development and to making a difference.

Get space to learn and grow

From your first day, the focus is on helping you find your place and develop at your own pace.

The children’s social care team invests in colleagues because supported professionals are better placed to make a lasting difference for children and families across Oxfordshire.

Wherever you are from, you become part of a team that changes lives.

What colleagues say

Colleagues describe the training, protected learning time, career development and day-to-day support they receive.

  • Mollie

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    I studied social work at Bath Uni. Oxfordshire reignited my passion for social work after a challenging first job somewhere else. I haven’t looked back since.

    In only three years, I’ve become a senior practitioner and am now completing my practice educator qualification. Everyone focuses on you and where you want your career to head.

    I’m proud to be here – and I’m not going anywhere.

  • Nyasha

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    I joined from Zimbabwe where I worked with children in conflict with the law. Everything was completely different, including how we work with families. But I was given time and training to adjust.  

    From day one, I felt supported. My caseload was protected and built up gradually. That space to learn, and a great team, has been invaluable. My managers genuinely care, not just about the work, but about me as a person. I’ve never felt alone here.

Latest jobs

Explore current children’s social care opportunities, including social workers, support workers and educational psychologists.

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