Social worker - Children

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:

• Organization:
  Oldham Council (Grade
  8)

• Reporting To:
  Team Manager / Senior Practitioner

• Core
  
  Purpose:
  
  To manage a complex caseload of vulnerable children and young people, assessing risks and delivering interventions that ensure their safety and well-being.

• Assessments & Planning:
  Conduct risk and needs assessments to co-produce actionable, whole-family care plans.

• Safeguarding & Case Management:
  Intervene directly to protect children at risk, manage electronic case files, and write professional reports for decision-making forums.

• Partnership & Mentorship:
  Collaborate with schools, police, and health partners, while providing guidance to less experienced staff and students.

• Credentials:
  Degree in Social Work, active Social Work England registration, and completed ASYE.

• Experience:
  
  Proven track record of managing complex child protection cases and conducting detailed risk assessments.

• Skills:
  
  Strong crisis-resolution skills, sound analytical judgment, and IT proficiency.

• Other:
  Enhanced DBS check, valid driver's license (or independent mobility), and flexibility for occasional unsocial hours.

Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.