Social Worker - Duty & Advice (mash) Team in Oldham, Lancashire

Job Title: Social Worker – Duty & Advice (MASH) Team
Specialism: Social Worker – Children
Location: Oldham, UK
Salary: £39.00 per hour

Social Worker within the Duty & Advice (MASH) 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 play a vital role within Oldham Council's Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). Working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, you will be responsible for screening referrals, assessing risk, and ensuring children and young people receive the right support at the right time.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Children's Social Worker looking to strengthen their safeguarding expertise while benefiting from the flexibility and variety that locum work provides.

Perks and benefits:

• Part Time / Full Time: Enjoy the flexibility to choose a working pattern that fits around your personal and professional commitments.

• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £39.00 per hour, rewarding your expertise and dedication to safeguarding children and families.

• Professional Development: Access ongoing training and development opportunities to maintain your Social Work England registration and enhance your knowledge.

• Unique Experiences: Gain exposure to a diverse range of safeguarding concerns while working closely with multiple partner agencies.

• Networking Opportunities: Build strong professional relationships across social care, education, health, police, and other services.

• Varied and Rewarding Work: No two days are the same, offering continual opportunities to develop your assessment and decision-making skills.

• Meaningful Impact: Play a key role in ensuring children and families receive timely and appropriate support.

What you will do:

• Referral Screening: Receive, screen, and assess referrals relating to children, young people, and families.

• Safeguarding Assessments: Undertake timely safeguarding assessments to identify risk levels and determine appropriate interventions.

• Information Gathering: Collect, analyse, and evaluate information from a range of agencies to support informed decision-making.

• Professional Advice: Provide guidance and advice to partner agencies and members of the public regarding safeguarding concerns and appropriate pathways.

• Multi-Agency Working: Collaborate closely with Greater Manchester Police, Health Services, Education Providers, and other key safeguarding partners.

• Risk Assessment: Complete evidence-based safeguarding and risk assessments, ensuring children receive the right level of support and protection.

• Decision Making: Make timely and proportionate decisions regarding thresholds, interventions, and service provision.

• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date case records in line with statutory requirements and local procedures.

• Strategy Discussions: Participate in partnership meetings, strategy discussions, and multi-agency forums to improve outcomes for children and families.

• Safeguarding Practice: Promote early intervention and preventative approaches wherever appropriate to reduce escalation of need.

Why Oldham

Oldham offers the perfect balance between urban convenience and beautiful countryside surroundings. With excellent transport links to Manchester, thriving local communities, rich cultural heritage, and easy access to stunning outdoor spaces, Oldham provides an excellent quality of life. It is a borough committed to supporting children and families, making it a rewarding place to build your social work career while making a genuine difference in the community.

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