Social Worker Children & Families

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:

* Conducting Duty and Assessment investigations.

* Managing Child in Need (CIN) cases.

* Participating in Strategy Discussions and Meetings.

* Undertaking Section 47 Child Protection Enquiries.

* Engaging in Pre-Proceedings and Public Law Outline (PLO) work.

* Developing and reviewing Child Protection Plans.

* Managing Children Looked After (CLA) cases, including Care Planning and Permanence Planning.

* Undertaking court work and Care Proceedings.

* Managing complex safeguarding cases and statutory interventions.

* Completing high-quality assessments, care plans and interventions.

* Working collaboratively with partner agencies to support children and families.

* Maintaining accurate and timely case documentation.

* Upholding statutory responsibilities and safeguarding procedures