Children's Social Worker- Duty & Assessment [Oldham]

ReedOldhamreedpublié le 29/10/2026

Our client, a Greater Manchester council is seeking a Children’s Social Worker to join their Duty & Assessment Team.

Fantastic payrate of up to £39 per hour!

Are you a Children's Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Responsibilities of this role:

  • Undertake timely assessments of children and families, identifying needs, risks and appropriate levels of intervention.
  • Complete Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries, ensuring safeguarding concerns are responded to effectively.
  • Work directly with children and families to promote positive outcomes and reduce risk.
  • Liaise with partner agencies to gather information and develop coordinated plans of support.
  • Prepare high-quality assessments, reports and recommendations for child protection and statutory processes.
  • Manage a fast-paced caseload, maintaining accurate records and ensuring decisions are child-centred and evidence-based.

Requirements of this role:

  • Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
  • Must have minimum of 3 year's experience working as a Qualified social worker

Benefits of working through Reed, include:

  • Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.
  • Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.
  • Free CV building and Interview support.
  • Free DBS checks.
  • Weekly payroll.
  • PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.
  • CPD contributions.
  • Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.
  • Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.

Does this role interest you? Apply today!