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 wayGather and analyse information from families, professionals and members of the publicMake informed threshold decisions to ensure children are protected and receive the right supportWork within statutory frameworks and Oldham's practice standardsCollaborate 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 YouSocial Work qualification and SWE registrationExperience within children's services, particularly referral, assessment, or safeguardingStrong understanding of statutory social work functions and thresholdsConfident decision-maker with the ability to manage risk effectivelyExcellent communication and multi-agency working skillsWorking 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.
BenefitsCompetitive salary with £2,000 retention paymentFree town centre parking£500 essential car user allowance + mileage (45p per mile)Reimbursement of SWE registration feesRelocation package up to £8,00025 days annual leave (rising with service) + option to purchase moreDefined benefit pension schemeDiscounted gym membership and staff benefits schemeCycle to Work scheme24/7 wellbeing and employee assistance programmeStrong supervision and supportive managementComprehensive training and CPDClear progression pathwaysAdditional InformationThis role is fully office-basedApplications are only accepted from candidates who do not require visa sponsorship and are already SWE registeredWhy 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 -
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