Childrens Social Worker - Safeguarding and Care Planning

Social Worker - Safeguarding and Care Planning

Location: Oldham

Salary: £36,648 - £44,428 with a £2,000 retention payment

Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid working available

We are seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join our Safeguarding and Care Planning team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a caseload, undertaking assessments, developing Care & Support Plans, and revising them as necessary. This role is vital in improving life opportunities for Service Users, Carers, and Families using social work methods and models. The Social Worker will also be expected to continue professional development and promote good practice in social work.

Day to Day of the role:

Prepare for social work contact and involvement, including reviewing case notes and liaising with others for additional information.

Undertake the assessment of support needs for Service Users, Carers, and Families, and assist in screening referrals.

Produce, deliver, evaluate, and update Care & Support Plans to resolve practical and emotional social care, health, and well-being difficulties.

Work with Service Users, Carers, and Families to assist them in making informed choices and decisions.

Be proactive with respect to Safeguarding issues and follow relevant policies and procedures if abuse is suspected.

Identify, assess, and manage risks to Service Users, Carers, and Families.

Respond to crisis situations using appropriate legal intervention.

Update relevant systems (e.g., Mosaic) in a timely manner and maintain a high standard of data quality.

Prepare for and participate in meetings and decision-making forums, such as Court appearances, Reviews, Panels, and Case Conferences.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

A Social Work degree or an equivalent recognised Social Work Qualification, e.g., DipSW.

Registration with HCPC.

An appropriate Post Qualifying Award approved by the HCPC, e.g., ASYE or newly qualified programme.

Experience in undertaking accurate and sensitive assessments to produce Care/Support Plans.

Experience in implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and updating Care & Support Plans.

Ability to prioritise workload, set objectives and outcomes, and maintain accurate case records.

Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team to deliver social work services.

Skills in negotiating with internal and external parties to secure services for Service Users, Carers, and Families.

Proficient IT skills to use word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and electronic records management systems.

Benefits:

£2,000 retention payment.

Free town centre parking.

Essential car user allowance of £500* and mileage expenses at 45p per mile.

Reimbursement of Social Work England professional registration fees.

Generous relocation package of up to £8,000.

25 days annual leave with the option to purchase additional days.

Attractive pension scheme with AVC option for additional retirement savings.

Discounted gym membership and staff discount scheme.

Salary sacrifice schemes, including Cycle to Work.

Wellbeing support, including an Employment Assistance Programme.

Hybrid working options.

Staff recognition and celebration events.

Comprehensive learning and development programme.

To apply for this Social Worker position, please submit your CV today