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Children's Social Worker - MASH Team
Location: Oldham Council
Rate: Up to 39 per hour
Contract: Full-time, Locum
Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker with a sharp eye for risk and safeguarding?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your decisions make a real difference?
Randstad is currently recruiting for a skilled and proactive Social Worker to join the MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub) Team at Oldham Council. This is an excellent opportunity to be on the frontline of safeguarding, working at the first point of contact for vulnerable children and families.
Why Join Oldham?
- Competitive hourly rate up to 39
- Hybrid and flexible working available
- A well-established and supportive MASH structure
- Opportunity to work closely with a range of partner agencies
- Focus on child-centred, analytical, and solution-focused practice
About the Role:
As a MASH Social Worker, you'll play a key role in the initial screening, information gathering, and decision-making process for new referrals. Working closely with police, education, health, and other safeguarding professionals, you'll assess levels of risk and determine the appropriate next steps for children and families in need of support or protection.
You won't hold long-term cases, but your work will directly influence the safety and outcomes of children across Oldham.
Key Responsibilities:
- Triage and screen incoming referrals from professionals and the public
- Collate and analyse information from partner agencies to inform decision-making
- Assess risk levels and identify appropriate interventions or referrals
- Ensure timely and accurate threshold decisions in line with safeguarding procedures
- Record clear, evidence-based rationales for decisions made
- Promote a consistent, child-centred, multi-agency response
Requirements:
- Registration with Social Work England
- A recognised Social Work qualification
- Enhanced DBS
- Previous experience within a MASH or frontline safeguarding team preferred
Interested?
To learn more or apply, please contact Bikram on (phone number removed) or email .
Apply now and we'll be in touch soon.
Considering a career move but not sure this is the one? Whether you're experienced in locum work or exploring the market for the first time, we have a range of roles offering flexibility, competitive rates, and career progression. Let's have a confidential conversation about your next step.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
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