Social Worker - Safeguarding and Care Planning Team

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Job Title: Social Worker - Safeguarding and Care Planning Team
Specialism: Social Worker - Children
Location: Oldham, UK
Salary: £39.00 per hour

Social Worker within the Safeguarding and Care Planning Team in Oldham, earning £39.00 per hour. This exciting ongoing locum opportunity offers both part-time and full-time flexibility, providing the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families. Working within a dedicated Children's Services team, you will manage complex safeguarding and care planning responsibilities while ensuring children receive the protection, support, and stability they need to thrive.

This is an excellent opportunity to benefit from the flexibility and variety of locum work while developing your expertise within a dynamic safeguarding environment.

Perks and benefits:

• Part Time / Full Time: Choose a schedule that complements your lifestyle, helping you achieve the ideal work-life balance.

• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £39.00 per hour, providing flexibility and rewarding your professional expertise.

• Flexible Working Environment: Enjoy the variety and adaptability that locum opportunities provide while broadening your experience.

• Professional Development Opportunities: Access ongoing learning, training, and development initiatives designed to enhance your practice and career progression.

• Rewarding Work: Experience the satisfaction of making a meaningful difference to children, young people, and families every day.

• Diverse Caseload: Build your knowledge and skills through exposure to a wide range of safeguarding and care planning cases.

• Supportive Team Culture: Work alongside experienced professionals committed to delivering high-quality services and positive outcomes.

What you will do:

• Case Management: Manage a complex caseload of children and families, ensuring compliance with safeguarding procedures, legislation, and statutory requirements.

• Assessment and Planning: Undertake assessments of children's needs and develop, implement, and review effective care plans.

• Safeguarding Interventions: Assess risk, identify protective factors, and deliver interventions that promote children's safety and wellbeing.

• Direct Work: Engage directly with children and families to ensure their views, wishes, and experiences remain central to all decision-making processes.

• Child Protection: Develop and implement robust safeguarding plans and actively participate in Child Protection Conferences, Core Group Meetings, and statutory re