Social worker - Children-Oldham

Our client is seeking a dedicated and compassionate candidate for the Children Social Worker position. The details for the Children Social Worker position are as follows:

Role

Team

Pay rate

Area

Social Workers

Safeguarding & Planning

£37,938 - £41,511

Oldham

Job Summary: Social Worker (Children's Care)

• Organization: Oldham Council (Grade 8)

• Reporting To: Team Manager / Senior Practitioner

• Core Purpose: To manage a complex caseload of vulnerable children and young people, assessing risks and delivering interventions that ensure their safety and well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessments & Planning: Conduct risk and needs assessments to co-produce actionable, whole-family care plans.

• Safeguarding & Case Management: Intervene directly to protect children at risk, manage electronic case files, and write professional reports for decision-making forums.

• Partnership & Mentorship: Collaborate with schools, police, and health partners, while providing guidance to less experienced staff and students.

Requirements

• Credentials: Degree in Social Work, active Social Work England registration, and completed ASYE.

• Experience: Proven track record of managing complex child protection cases and conducting detailed risk assessments.

• Skills: Strong crisis-resolution skills, sound analytical judgment, and IT proficiency.

• Other: Enhanced DBS check, valid driver's license (or independent mobility), and flexibility for occasional unsocial hours.

If interested forward your updated cv

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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experience

Children services

skills

be able to manage challenging situations

qualifications

high school

education

BA in social work