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Children Social Worker

United Kingdom, Oldham Employment contract 36648.00 - 39186.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 30, 2026
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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: Social Worker Duty and Advice £36,648 - £39,186 Oldham Social Worker (Grade 7) - Oldham Council Team: Children's Social Care Reports To: Team Manager / Senior Practitioner Role Purpose: Manage a caseload to assess needs, protect vulnerable children, and deliver care plans that improve family outcomes.

Job Responsibility

  • Assess needs
  • protect vulnerable children
  • deliver care plans that improve family outcomes
  • Conduct risk and needs assessments to create and update tailored family care plans
  • Respond to crises
  • manage safety risks
  • implement legal interventions when necessary
  • Maintain precise electronic case files (Mosaic)
  • write reports for Courts, panels, and case conferences
  • Partner with schools, police, and health services
  • participate in reflective supervision

Requirements

  • Social Work degree
  • active regulatory registration
  • completed post-qualifying training (ASYE)
  • background in managing caseloads
  • multi-agency working
  • writing formal reports
  • de-escalating conflict
  • navigating child care legislation
  • IT proficiency
  • Enhanced DBS check
  • independent mobility across the Borough
  • flexibility for unsocial hours
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