Oldham Council
Experiecned Social Worker vacancies in - Duty & Assessment, Child in Need & Looked After Children
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced and passionate social workers to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families. You will join a committed team focused on delivering high-quality, child-centred practice, supported by strong management oversight and a collaborative working environment.
The role offers the opportunity to work across a broad range of safeguarding and statutory responsibilities, with a strong emphasis on improving outcomes for vulnerable children.
Key Responsibilities
As a Children's Social Worker, you will be responsible for:
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Conducting Duty and Assessment investigations.
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Managing Child in Need (CIN) cases.
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Participating in Strategy Discussions and Meetings.
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Undertaking Section 47 Child Protection Enquiries.
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Engaging in Pre-Proceedings and Public Law Outline (PLO) work.
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Developing and reviewing Child Protection Plans.
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Managing Children Looked After (CLA) cases, including Care Planning and Permanence Planning.
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Undertaking court work and Care Proceedings.
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Managing complex safeguarding cases and statutory interventions.
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Completing high-quality assessments, care plans and interventions.
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Working collaboratively with partner agencies to support children and families.
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Maintaining accurate and timely case documentation.
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Upholding statutory responsibilities and safeguarding procedures
