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Oxfordshire County Council Senior Practitioner
The closing date is 20 November 2026
Job summary
To undertake and/or facilitatedecision-making as to the most appropriateresponse to a safeguarding concern for achild i.e.strategy discussion or assessment by Childrens Social Care, Early Help, LCSS or signposting to another agency. To assist the Team Manager in leading the operational management and strategic development of the MASH To assist the Team Manager in managing the performance of the MASH, ensuring that a safe, efficient and effective response is provided to children and families, including providing support and challenge to partner agencies as appropriate. To ensure service is delivered in line with Oxfordshires principles and values of working with partners, children and families. To contribute to the management of all allocated resources to ensure appropriate and effective delivery of identified outcomes for children and families.
Main duties of the job
This is a key safeguarding role and therefore you need to be a qualified social worker with Social Work England registration and have relevant previous experience.The MASH is a busy, fast-paced environment, and so you need the ability to work under pressure in a busy duty andresponse environment. Previous experience in a MASH team is desirable but not essential.
About us
The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub is our 'front door' to children's social care and receives all safeguarding referrals for children in Oxfordshire.With the help of our partner agencies, we quickly identify risks to vulnerable children and provide a safe and timelyresponse todecide the most effective interventions.
Details
Date posted
06 November 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£47,665 to £50,908 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
VP445EB89C
Job locations
Kidlington
OX5 2BP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
About Us
The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub is our 'front door' to children's social care and receives all safeguarding referrals for children in Oxfordshire.With the help of our partner agencies, we quickly identify risks to vulnerable children and provide a safe and timelyresponse todecide the most effective interventions.
About the Role
To undertake and/or facilitatedecision-making as to the most appropriateresponse to a safeguarding concern for achild i.e.strategy discussion or assessment by Childrens Social Care, Early Help, LCSS or signposting to another agency.
To assist the Team Manager in leading the operational management and strategic development of the MASH
To assist the Team Manager in managing the performance of the MASH, ensuring that a safe, efficient and effective response is provided to children and families, including providing support and challenge to partner agencies as appropriate.
To ensure service is delivered in line with Oxfordshires principles and values of working with partners, children and families.
To contribute to the management of all allocated resources to ensure appropriate and effective delivery of identified outcomes for children and families.
About you
This is a key safeguarding role and therefore you need to be a qualified social worker with Social Work England registration and have relevant previous experience.The MASH is a busy, fast-paced environment, and so you need the ability to work under pressure in a busy duty andresponse environment. Previous experience in a MASH team is desirable but not essential.
Rewards and benefits
It really is true that every single job role here contributes to bettering the lives of the people in our county - we want to do this for our employees too.We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology tosupport agile working.We offer some of the very best learning and development opportunities tosupport your ongoing development.
We have a generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment with us up to 32 days, as well as giving you the option to buy additional holiday. You will also have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 19.9% of your salary; a range of local and national retail discounts; and a host of enhanced family friendly policies including carers leave and paid time off for volunteering.
Ourcommitment to: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.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. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peersupport, education and safe spaces for all.
Ourcommitment to: Guaranteed Interview Schemes
As a DisabilityConfident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are alsocommitted to helping andsupporting those transitioning from HM ArmedForces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.
Ourcommitment to: Safeguarding
Oxfordshire County Council arecommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers toshare thiscommitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.
Ourcommitment to: Flexible Working
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, jobsharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.
Follow us on Social Media
Stay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us onLinkedIn,Facebook,TwitterandInstagram.
If you encounter any issues with the application system, please contact: Lili Travers, Assistant Team Manager. [email protected]
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Job responsibilities
About Us
The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub is our 'front door' to children's social care and receives all safeguarding referrals for children in Oxfordshire.With the help of our partner agencies, we quickly identify risks to vulnerable children and provide a safe and timelyresponse todecide the most effective interventions.
About the Role
To undertake and/or facilitatedecision-making as to the most appropriateresponse to a safeguarding concern for achild i.e.strategy discussion or assessment by Childrens Social Care, Early Help, LCSS or signposting to another agency.
To assist the Team Manager in leading the operational management and strategic development of the MASH
To assist the Team Manager in managing the performance of the MASH, ensuring that a safe, efficient and effective response is provided to children and families, including providing support and challenge to partner agencies as appropriate.
To ensure service is delivered in line with Oxfordshires principles and values of working with partners, children and families.
To contribute to the management of all allocated resources to ensure appropriate and effective delivery of identified outcomes for children and families.
About you
This is a key safeguarding role and therefore you need to be a qualified social worker with Social Work England registration and have relevant previous experience.The MASH is a busy, fast-paced environment, and so you need the ability to work under pressure in a busy duty andresponse environment. Previous experience in a MASH team is desirable but not essential.
Rewards and benefits
It really is true that every single job role here contributes to bettering the lives of the people in our county - we want to do this for our employees too.We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology tosupport agile working.We offer some of the very best learning and development opportunities tosupport your ongoing development.
We have a generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment with us up to 32 days, as well as giving you the option to buy additional holiday. You will also have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 19.9% of your salary; a range of local and national retail discounts; and a host of enhanced family friendly policies including carers leave and paid time off for volunteering.
Ourcommitment to: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.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. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peersupport, education and safe spaces for all.
Ourcommitment to: Guaranteed Interview Schemes
As a DisabilityConfident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are alsocommitted to helping andsupporting those transitioning from HM ArmedForces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.
Ourcommitment to: Safeguarding
Oxfordshire County Council arecommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers toshare thiscommitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.
Ourcommitment to: Flexible Working
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, jobsharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.
Follow us on Social Media
Stay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us onLinkedIn,Facebook,TwitterandInstagram.
If you encounter any issues with the application system, please contact: Lili Travers, Assistant Team Manager. [email protected]
Skills:See JD.Qualifications:See JD.Keywords:Senior Practitioner
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxfordshire County Council
Address
Kidlington
OX5 2BP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxfordshire County Council
Address
Kidlington
OX5 2BP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruiter
Jannath Abdul-Jaleel
01865816000
Details
Date posted
06 November 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£47,665 to £50,908 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
VP445EB89C
Job locations
Kidlington
OX5 2BP
United Kingdom
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