Duty & Advice Social Worker

Duty & Advice Social Worker – Permanent

Location: Oldham Council

Salary: £36,648 – £39,186

The Role

Work as part of a co-located multi‑agency team including Greater Manchester Police, Health professionals, Community Safety, Adult Social Care, IDVA, and Prevention Hub. This collaborative approach enables more effective communication between partner agencies.

• Respond to incoming contacts in a timely and effective manner
• Identify and secure the most appropriate service to safeguard children and families
• Communicate with families, professionals, and members of the public
• Gather key information to support evidence‑based decision making
• Make confident threshold decisions in line with statutory duties
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of safeguarding and statutory social worker functions

Why Join Oldham?

Oldham Children’s Social Care is committed to achieving the best outcome...