Social Worker - Assessment & Intervention Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Worker - Assessment & Intervention Team
Specialism: Social Worker - Children
Location: Oldham, UK
Salary: £39.00 per hour

Social Worker within the Assessment & Intervention Team in Oldham, earning £39.00 per hour. This exciting ongoing locum opportunity offers both part-time and full-time flexibility, giving you the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people, and families. Working within a fast-paced and supportive Children's Services team, you will deliver high-quality statutory social work interventions while benefiting from the flexibility, variety, and professional development opportunities that locum work provides.

Whether you are looking to broaden your experience or take on a new challenge, this role offers the opportunity to work with diverse cases and contribute to positive outcomes for children and families across Oldham.

Perks and benefits:

• Part Time / Full Time: Choose a working pattern that complements your lifestyle, whether you prefer full-time commitment or part-time flexibility.

• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £39.00 per hour, giving you control over your earnings while being rewarded for your expertise.

• Variety of Work: Gain experience across a diverse range of cases, ensuring every day remains engaging and professionally rewarding.

• Professional Growth: Expand your knowledge and skills by working across different situations and service areas within Children's Services.

• Networking Opportunities: Build strong professional relationships with colleagues, partner agencies, and specialist services.

• Flexible Locum Lifestyle: Enjoy the independence and adaptability that locum work offers while making a real impact.

• Meaningful Impact: Support children and families through critical periods of change and intervention, helping to improve long-term outcomes.

What you will do:

• Assessments: Undertake statutory assessments in line with the Children Act 1989 and local authority procedures.

• Child and Family Assessments: Complete comprehensive assessments to identify risks, strengths, needs, and protective factors affecting children and families.

• Care Planning: Develop, implement, and review child-centred plans that promote safety, wellbeing, and positive outcomes.

• Interventions: Deliver evidence-based interventions designed to reduce risk, strengthen family functioning, and improve outcomes for children.

• Direct Work with Children: Engage directly with children and young people to understand and r