Qualified Social Worker

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Oldham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A social services organization in the UK is seeking an experienced locum Children's Social Worker to join their MASH Team. You will work in a co-located multi-agency environment, responding to contacts and making evidence-based decisions to safeguard children and families. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of social work functions and be confident in making critical decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience as a locum Children's Social Worker in a multi-agency environment.
• Good understanding of practice standards and statutory duties.
• Ability to make informed threshold decisions.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to contacts made to the MASH.
• Identify and secure appropriate services to support and safeguard children.
• Communicate with families and partner agencies to gather information.

Skills

Statutory social work functions

Strong communication skills

Decision-making skills

Job description

Total Social is working with Oldham Council to find an experienced locum Children's Social Worker for their MASH Team.

You will be part of a co-located multi-agency team, including representatives from Greater Manchester Police, Health, Community Safety, Adult Social Care, IDVA, and the Prevention Hub. This co-location facilitates effective communication among partner agencies.

As a Duty and Advice social worker, your responsibilities include responding promptly to contacts made to the MASH, identifying and securing appropriate services to support and safeguard children and families.

You will communicate with families, partner agencies, and the public to gather information and make strong, evidence-based decisions in line with practice standards and statutory duties.

You should have a good understanding of statutory social worker functions and be confident in making informed threshold decisions.