Children’s Safeguarding Social Worker
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  • England,North West,Greater Manchester,Oldham
  • Full Time, Temporary
  • £38 - £39 per hour
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Full job descriptionLocum Safeguarding Social Worker | Oldham | £39 P/H

Ready for a challenging and highly rewarding contract in Greater Manchester?
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.


The Role: Safeguarding Social Worker

You will manage a complex caseload of children and families subject to Child Protection (CP) plans, focusing on reducing risk and promoting stability.
Key Responsibilities:
*Managing and progressing complex cases from Initial Child Protection Conference (ICPC) through to case closure or court proceedings.

*Conducting thorough risk assessments and utilizing evidence-based practice models (e.g., Signs of Safety).

*Implementing and reviewing multi-agency Child Protection Plans and ensuring effective family engagement.

*Preparing comprehensive court statements and providing expert evidence when required.

*Chairing core group meetings and coordinating service delivery across partner agencies.



The Offer

*Pay Rate: Highly competitive rate of £39.00 per hour (Umbrella).

*Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester.

*Duration: Initial long-term contract with strong likelihood of extension.



Requirements

*Must be a Qualified Social Worker (QSW), registered with Social Work England.

*Proven, recent experience working specifically within a statutory Safeguarding or Long-Term Child Protection Team.

*Expert knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and local safeguarding procedures.

*Resilience, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining professional boundaries.

If you are a specialist in Child Protection and available for an immediate start, apply today!
DM me directly with your CV or contact me on [Your Phone Number] to discuss the role and arrange an immediate interview.
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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.
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.
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