via reed · 4 June 2026 ·9 days ago

Children's Social Worker - Assessment and Intervention

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Oldham Contract GBP 76,050 – 76,050
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Our Client, Oldham Council, is seeking an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join their Team.

Negotiable Hybrid Working Option Available!

Fantastic payrate of £39 per hour!

Are you a Childrens Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Responsibilities of this role:

  • Prepare for social work contact and involvement, including case review and information evaluation.

  • Undertake assessments of support needs and assist in screening referrals.

  • Develop, deliver, evaluate, and update Care & Support Plans to resolve social care, health, and well-being difficulties.

  • Work with Service Users, Carers, and Families to make informed choices and decisions.

  • Be proactive with respect to Safeguarding issues, following relevant policies and procedures.

  • Identify, assess, and manage risks, contributing towards positive behavioural change to reduce risk.

  • Maintain high data quality on social care systems and ensure confidentiality.

  • Prepare for and participate in meetings and decision-making forums, including Court appearances and Case Conferences.

  • Advocate on behalf of Service Users within the boundaries of corporate and directorate policies.

  • Develop and maintain working relationships with partnership agencies.

  • Embrace changes and advances in working practices, particularly those involving ICT.

  • Participate in formal and reflective supervision sessions and professional development activities.

Requirements of this role:
  • Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.

  • Must have a Social Work qualification (Diploma in social work, social work degree or equivalent)

  • Must have minimum of 3 years experience working as a Qualified social worker

Benefits of working through Reed, include:
  • Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.

  • Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.

  • Free CV building and Interview support.

  • Free DBS checks.

  • Weekly payroll.

  • PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.

  • CPD contributions.

  • Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.

  • Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.

  • Refer a friend incentive which could earn you £300

  • New joiner bonus of £100!

Does this role interest you? Apply today!

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