Part-time Social Worker - Fostering Recruitment Countywide - OX5 2BP at Oxfordshire County Council

Position Part-time Social Worker - Fostering Recruitment Countywide - OX5 2BP
Posted 30 Apr 2026
Expired 30 May 2026
Company Oxfordshire County Council
Location Kidlington | GB
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

Latest job information from Oxfordshire County Council for the position of Part-time Social Worker - Fostering Recruitment Countywide - OX5 2BP. If the Part-time Social Worker - Fostering Recruitment Countywide - OX5 2BP vacancy in Kidlington matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

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Part-time Social Worker - Fostering Recruitment Countywide - OX5 2BPNumber of Positions: 1Contract Type: PermanentSalary: 38220 - 45091Working Hours: 22.5Location: OxfordshireBusiness Unit: Children's Services

About Us

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join the Countywide Fostering Recruitment Team. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Social Worker to be part of a dynamic team, driving the recruitment of foster carers and contributing to the continued development of the service.
The role is based at Ron Groves House, Kidlington, Oxford.
 

About the Role

  • Flexible working. We do all we can to ensure that every one of our employees has a healthy work-life balance. Our agile working policy means you can work across council sites or from home to suit your needs and we support flexible working hours. 
  • You will be provided with a laptop, mobile phone and MS Teams to facilitate agile working.
  • Generous annual leave allowance. We know that as a social worker, you do an invaluable job. 
  • We offer a generous holiday allowance starting at 29 days per year (plus bank holidays) to help demonstrate how much we value the work you do.  This includes annual leave purchase scheme.
  • A caring and supportive culture. We are passionate about keeping people safe, well and independent, whilst making a positive contribution. 
  • Other benefits include a cycle to work scheme and staff discount scheme for a range of retailers, holidays, insurance, restaurants, health & leisure activities and rail travel.
  • Access to a Local Government Pension Scheme.


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 peer support, education and safe spaces for all.


Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident 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 also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.


Our commitment to:
Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.


Our commitment to:
Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.


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Job Info:

  • Company: Oxfordshire County Council
  • Position: Part-time Social Worker - Fostering Recruitment Countywide - OX5 2BP
  • Work Location: Kidlington
  • Country: GB

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