Social Worker Children & Families

Pharmacyupdate; Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmacyupdate is seeking experienced Children's Social Workers in Oldham to support Duty & Assessment, Child in Need and Looked After Children work. You will join a committed team focused on safeguarding and strong management oversight, delivering high‑quality, child‑centred practice within a collaborative environment.

The role covers a broad range of statutory responsibilities, including Strategy discussions, Section 47 enquiries, Care Planning and court work, with an emphasis on improving

Job description

Experiecned Social Worker vacancies in - Duty & Assessment, Child in Need & Looked After Children

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced and passionate social workers to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families. You will join a committed team focused on delivering high‑quality, child‑centred practice, supported by strong management oversight and a collaborative working environment.

The role offers the opportunity to work across a broad range of safeguarding and statutory responsibilities, with a strong emphasis on improving outcomes for vulnerable children.

Key Responsibilities

As a Children's Social Worker, you will be responsible for:

• Conducting Duty and Assessment investigations.
• Managing Child in Need (CIN) cases.
• Participating in Strategy Discussions and Meetings.
• Undertaking Section 47 Child Protection Enquiries.
• Engaging in Pre‑Proceedings and Public Law Outline (PLO) work.
• Developing and reviewing Child Protection Plans.
• Managing Children Looked After (CLA) cases, including Care Planning and Permanence Planning.
• Undertaking court work and Care Proceedings.
• Managing complex safeguarding cases and statutory interventions.
• Completing high‑quality assessments, care plans and interventions.
• Working collaboratively with partner agencies to support children and families.
• Maintaining accurate and timely case documentation.
• Upholding statutory responsibilities and safeguarding procedures.