Duty & Advice Social Worker - Oldham
Reference: GB240626C_1782296456
Duty & Advice Children's Social Worker - Oldham
Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK.
Caritas Recruitment is working with Oldham Council to recruit a permanent Duty & Advice Social Worker to join their Children's Services team based in the heart of Oldham.
About the Role
This is a key frontline position within a co-located multi-agency safeguarding hub (MASH), where you will work alongside partners including Police, Health, Community Safety, Adult Social Care, IDVA and the Prevention Hub.
As a Duty & Advice Social Worker, you will:
- Respond to contacts received by MASH in a timely and effective way
- Gather and analyse information from families, professionals and members of the public
- Make informed threshold decisions to ensure children are protected and receive the right support
- Work within statutory frameworks and Oldham's practice standards
- Collaborate closely with partner agencies to achieve strong, evidence-based outcomes
This is a fast-paced role requiring confidence, sound judgement, and strong communication skills.
About You
- Social Work qualification and SWE registration
- Experience within children's services, particularly referral, assessment, or safeguarding
- Strong understanding of statutory social work functions and thresholds
- Confident decision-maker with the ability to manage risk effectively
- Excellent communication and multi-agency working skills
Working for Oldham
Oldham is committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and families by placing them at the centre of everything they do. The service has invested in growing teams and reducing caseloads to ensure social workers can practise effectively and sustainably.
The Duty & Advice Team is based in a modern, centrally located office within Oldham, providing a collaborative and supportive working environment.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with £2,000 retention payment
- Free town centre parking
- £500 essential car user allowance + mileage (45p per mile)
- Reimbursement of SWE registration fees
- Relocation package up to £8,000
- 25 days annual leave (rising with service) + option to purchase more
- Defined benefit pension scheme
- Discounted gym membership and staff benefits scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- 24/7 wellbeing and employee assistance programme
- Strong supervision and supportive management
- Comprehensive training and CPD
- Clear progression pathways
Additional Information
- This role is fully office-based
- Applications are only accepted from candidates who do not require visa sponsorship and are already SWE registered
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive authority at a time of investment and growth, where your expertise in decision-making and safeguarding will have a real and immediate impact on children and families.
For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - [email protected] / 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.