Duty & Advice Social Worker

Service Care Solutions are recruiting for a Duty & Advice Social Worker to join our client, Oldham Local Authority, on a permanent basis. The Role You will work as part of a co-located multi-agency team, including: Greater Manchester Police; Health professionals; Community Safety; Adult Social Care; IDVA; Prevention Hub. This collaborative approach enables more effective communication between partner agencies. As a Duty & Advice Social Worker within the MASH, you will: Respond to incoming contacts in a timely and effective manner; Identify and secure the most appropriate service to safeguard children and families; Communicate with families, professionals, and members of the public; Gather key information to support evidence-based decision making; Make confident threshold decisions in line with statutory duties; Demonstrate a strong understanding of safeguarding and statutory social worker functions. Why Join Oldham? There has never been a better time to join Children's Social Care in Oldham. Oldham is committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and families and sustaining them within their communities. They put children and families at the centre of everything they do and are continuing to invest in services, including reducing caseloads and expanding teams. The team is based in a modern, centrally located building in Spindles, Oldham, designed to support collaborative and effective working.