Job Description
Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker?
Are you ready to take the next step in a rewarding career?
Are you passionate about creating positive outcomes for children and families?
Yes?
Randstad is currently recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join Oldham Council's Duty and Assessment Team. This is a full-time position offering an excellent hourly rate of £35 per hour.
Benefits:
* Hybrid working options
* Mileage reimbursed
* Regular professional supervision
* A dedicated consultant as your single point of contact
* Keep your CPD up to date with our free e-learning platform
* Weekly pay through our efficient payroll system
* Competitive market-leading rates
* Opportunity to work with one of the top-rated local authorities
* Weekly updates on local job opportunities
* Receive up to £300 for every successful referral (T&Cs apply)
* Exclusive discounts through the Hapi App
* Complimentary access to health, financial, and wellbeing advice
Responsibilities:
* Respond promptly to new referrals, completing timely assessments under statutory duties, including Section 17 and Section 47 of the Children Act 1989.
* Conduct comprehensive Child & Family Assessments to determine needs, risks, and appropriate interventions.
* Make informed threshold decisions and identify the most appropriate level of support or intervention.
* Participate in multi-agency strategy discussions and joint visits with professionals such as police when safeguarding concerns arise.
* Lead Section 47 enquiries to assess and manage risk to children.
* Present cases at legal planning meetings and progress matters to PLO or court proceedings when necessary.
* Undertake meaningful direct work with children and families, ensuring their voice is central to assessment and planning.
* Collaborate with schools, health, early help services and other agencies to ensure effective, coordinated support.
* Produce clear, evidence-based reports for Child Protection Conferences, LAC Reviews, and court hearings.
* Apply the Signs of Safety model to assess and respond to risk and need.
* Maintain accurate, up-to-date case records on the case management system.Engage actively in team meetings, supervision, and reflective sessions.
* Manage a busy duty rota with a balance of urgent responses and planned assessments.
Requirements:
* Registration with Social Work England
* A recognised Social Work degree or equivalent qualification
* Enhanced DBS check
Experience:
* Children
If you have any further questions, or wish to apply for this role then please contact Hannah on otherwise Apply Below and I will be in touch soon.
Are you thinking about a change in your career but not sure about this role? Whether you are an existing candidate, new to the locum market and are exploring some options or looking for a new permanent role, we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility. If you wish to discuss this further please call and we would be happy to have a confidential discussion.
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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