Safeguarding and Care Planning

Children''s Social Worker - Safeguarding and Care PlanningRole: Qualified Social Worker (Fieldwork Area)Service: Safeguarding and Care Planning (Long-Term Team)Location: Oldham Council (Minimum 3 days office-based per week)Pay Rate: £39.00 per hourContract: Full-Time, Ongoing Interim ContractAre you an experienced frontline practitioner looking to join an authority that actively invests in its workforce to manage caseloads and promote a genuine work-life balance?Oldham Council is seeking dedicated, resilient Children''s Social Workers to join their established Safeguarding and Care Planning teams. Rooted in systemic practice, this service focuses on relationship-based casework, understanding family context, and delivering high-quality interventions for children at various stages of their statutory journey.Role Overview and ResponsibilitiesOperating as part of an experienced fieldwork team, your daily responsibilities will include:Long-Term Safeguarding: Managing a complex caseload of children and young people subject to Child Protection (CP) and Children in Need (CIN) frameworks.Court Work and Care Proceedings: Initiating and managing care proceedings, completing comprehensive court reports, and presenting analytical evidence within the Family Court system.Systemic Intervention: Undertaking purposeful, relationship-focused work with families to understand context and family dynamics, facilitating positive, sustainable change.Reflective Practice: Engaging in continuous ..... full job details .....