Senior Social Worker - Assessment

Sheldon Phillips

  • North West England
  • £40.00 per hour
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Senior Social Worker – Assessment Team | Oldham CouncilPosition: Senior Social Worker
Team: Assessment
Contract: Locum – 3 Months +
Hours: 36.66 hours per week
Pay Rate: £40 per hour + mileage
Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester
Start Date: ASAP
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2/3 days in the officeContact: Emily Cooper – 07745200325 |IntroductionSheldon Phillips are working with Oldham Council to recruit an experienced Social Worker for their Assessment Team. This is a fast-paced service where you will be undertaking child and family assessments, working closely with multi-agency partners to ensure positive outcomes. The council offers a supportive working culture, hybrid working, and competitive pay.What You Can Expect:A friendly and supportive management teamHybrid working pattern for flexibilityRegular supervision and manageable caseloadsOpportunities for ongoing professional developmentCompetitive pay and mileage allowanceDuties and Responsibilities:Undertake initial and core assessments for children and familiesDevelop and implement care plans in line with statutory requirementsWork in partnership with multi-agency teams to safeguard childrenAttend court as required and prepare high-quality reportsMaintain accurate and up-to-date case recordsRequirements:SWE RegistrationRecognised Social Work qualificationPost-qualified experience in children’s servicesStrong safeguarding and assessment skillsAbility to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environmentFlexible and proactive approachWhy Join Oldham Council?£2,000 retention paymentFree town centre parkingEssential car user allowance of £500* and mileage expenses at 45pPayment of Social Work registration feesSupportive and collaborative team cultureTo Apply:
Please contact Emily Cooper on 07745200325 or email for more details.

Sheldon Phillips