Qualified Social Worker Duty and Assessment

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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