Children's Safeguarding Social Worker

<p>Job Description</p><br>Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.<br><p>Locum Safeguarding Social Worker | Oldham | £39 P/H</p><p>Ready for a challenging and highly rewarding contract in Greater Manchester?</p><p>We are urgently seeking an experienced and dedicated Qualified Social Worker (QSW) to join the Safeguarding Team at Oldham Council. This is a vital role offering an excellent hourly rate for professionals committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and families.</p><p>The Role: Safeguarding Social Worker</p><p>You will manage a complex caseload of children and families subject to Child Protection (CP) plans, focusing on reducing risk and promoting stability.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Managing and progressing complex cases from Initial Child Protection Conference (ICPC) through to case closure or court proceedings.</li><li>Conducting thorough risk assessments and utilizing evidence-based practice models (e.g., Signs of Safety).</li><li>Implementing and reviewing multi-agency Child Protection Plans and ensuring effective family engagement.</li><li>Preparing comprehensive court statements and providing expert evidence when required.</li><li>Chairing core group meetings and coordinating service delivery across partner agencies.</li></ul><p>The Offer</p><ul><li>Pay Rate: Highly competitive rate of £39.00 per hour (Umbrella).</li><li>Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester.</li><li>Duration: Initial long-term contract with strong likelihood of extension.</li></ul><p>Requirements</p><ul><li>Must be a Qualified Social Worker (QSW), registered with Social Work England.</li><li>Proven, recent experience working specifically within a statutory Safeguarding or Long-Term Child Protection Team.</li><li>Expert knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and local safeguarding procedures.</li><li>Resilience, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining professional boundaries.</li></ul><p>If you are a specialist in Child Protection and available for an immediate start, apply today!</p><p>DM me directly with your CV or contact me on [Your Phone Number] to discuss the role and arrange an immediate interview.</p><p>#SocialWork #LocumSocialWorker #Oldham #GreaterManchester #Safeguarding #ChildProtection #QSW #JobOpportunity</p><p>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. xwzovoh </p><p>Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.</p>