Qualified Children's Social Worker - Safeguarding

Oldham | Agency | Up to £40 per hour
Safeguarding & Care Planning | Advanced Practitioner | 3 Days in Office

Oldham Council is recruiting an experienced Advanced Practitioner to join their Safeguarding and Care Planning Team. This is a key leadership role, offering the chance to influence practice quality, support less experienced staff, and ensure robust safeguarding across complex cases.

You’ll be expected to work at least 3 days a week in the office, with flexibility around the remaining time. This is a high-impact post for a practitioner who thrives in fast-paced frontline environments and can bring sound judgement, oversight, and stability to the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on complex safeguarding and care planning cases

• Provide guidance, mentoring, and reflective supervision to team members

• Ensure high standards of assessment, planning, and intervention

• Liaise with multi-agency professionals to coordinate effective safeguarding responses

• Support team managers in maintaining quality practice and timely interventions

Practice Model:
Oldham’s safeguarding services are underpinned by strength-based approaches, early permanence planning, and reflective supervision. As an Advanced Practitioner, you’ll be central to maintaining quality assurance and supporting staff development within a busy statutory team.

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

• Extensive post-qualifying experience in safeguarding and care planning

• Proven ability to manage complex cases and support other practitioners

• Strong leadership, mentoring, and practice development skills

• Availability for at least 3 days a week in-office (Oldham-based)

Benefits:

• Up to £40 per hour (depending on experience)

• 3-month+ assignment with possibility to extend

• Flexible hybrid working (minimum 3 days office-based)

• Opportunity to lead on quality practice and support team development

• Strong team culture and management support

Interested?
Contact Ellis Russell at Sheldon Phillips for a confidential chat:

📞 01635 226350

📧 erussell@sheldon-phillips.com

We also offer up to £300 for successful referrals. (Terms and conditions apply).