Qualified Children's Social Worker - Safeguarding

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

Oldham Council is recruiting a confident and experienced Advanced Practitioner to join their Safeguarding and Care Planning Team. This is a crucial leadership role supporting the team with complex casework, reflective supervision, and maintaining high standards of child-centred practice.

You’ll be based in the office at least 3 days per week, contributing to a stable, high-performing team where your skills will have a direct impact on outcomes for children and families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support on complex safeguarding and care planning cases

• Provide mentoring and case direction to social workers and less experienced staff

• Ensure timely and robust assessments, planning, and interventions

• Promote reflective supervision and best practice within the team

• Liaise effectively with multi-agency professionals and contribute to strategy meetings

Practice Model:
Oldham’s safeguarding model focuses on child-first interventions, permanency planning, and strong multi-agency collaboration. As an Advanced Practitioner, you will be central to delivering safe, timely decisions and consistent outcomes for vulnerable children.

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

• Significant post-qualified experience in safeguarding and care planning

• Proven ability to lead practice and support staff development

• Excellent assessment, supervision, and risk management skills

• Minimum 3 days per week in-office (Oldham-based)

Benefits:

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

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

• High-impact leadership role

• Strong, supportive management structure

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).