Position: Senior Social Worker
Team: Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
Contract: Locum
Hours: 36.66 hours per week
Pay Rate: £40.00 per hour
Location: Oldham Council
Start Date: ASAP
Working Pattern: Hybrid working – office presence required for duty cover
Contact: Emily Cooper – 07745200325 | ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com
About the Role
Sheldon Phillips are working with Oldham Council to recruit a Senior Social Worker for their busy and well-established MASH Team. This role is ideal for an experienced practitioner with strong assessment skills and safeguarding knowledge who can manage complex cases and provide guidance to colleagues in a fast-paced environment.
What You Can Expect
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Hybrid working arrangement to support work-life balance
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Collaborative, multi-agency environment with strong managerial support
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Opportunity to work in a high-performing team committed to safeguarding children and young people
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Structured supervision and manageable caseloads
Duties and Responsibilities
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Screen and assess incoming referrals to identify risk and determine appropriate intervention
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Provide guidance and support to social workers and partner agencies within MASH
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Undertake timely decision-making to ensure the safety and welfare of children
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Liaise effectively with police, health, and education professionals to share information and plan next steps
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Maintain clear and accurate records in line with statutory guidelines
Requirements
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SWE Registration
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Qualified Social Worker with post-qualified experience in MASH or Frontline Safeguarding
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Experience of managing complex safeguarding cases and making threshold decisions
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Strong partnership working and decision-making skills
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Senior Social Worker looking for a dynamic and rewarding locum role, Oldham Council would love to hear from you.
Contact: Emily Cooper – 07745200325 | ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com