Children's Social Worker- Safeguarding [Oldham]

ReedOldhamreedpublicerad 2026-10-29

Our Client, a Greater Manchester council is seeking a Children's Social Worker to join their Safeguarding Team.

Fantastic payrate of £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 safeguarding assessments and interventions to protect children and young people from harm and reduce risk.
  • Manage child protection, children in need and pre-proceedings cases, ensuring plans are outcome-focused and child-centred.
  • Work directly with children and families to identify strengths, address concerns and improve outcomes.
  • Collaborate with partner agencies to coordinate effective safeguarding plans and multi-agency support.
  • Prepare high-quality assessments, court reports and statutory documentation in line with legislation and best practice.
  • Maintain accurate case records and manage a complex caseload, ensuring timely decision-making and compliance with statutory requirements.

Requirements of this role:

  • Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
  • Must have minimum of 3 years post qualifying social work experience

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!