Advanced Practitioner- Children's Safeguarding Team - Oldham
Join a progressive and supportive team at Oldham Council as an Advanced Practitioner within the Children's Safeguarding and Care Planning Service.
We are seeking a confident and experienced social worker who is passionate about delivering high-quality practice and ensuring positive outcomes for children and families.
Key Responsibilities:
- Hold and manage complex and high-risk cases across safeguarding and care planning.
- Lead on statutory work, including child protection conferences, care proceedings, and multi-agency planning.
- Mentor, support, and advise social workers and students within the team.
- Contribute to service development, quality assurance, and best practice standards.
- Liaise with children, families, and key partner agencies to ensure effective safeguarding interventions.
Requirements:
- SWE registered with a recognised Social Work qualification.
- Substantial post-qualified experience in frontline children's services (safeguarding and care planning essential).
- Ability to mentor and support staff in complex decision-making.
- Willingness to work from the Oldham office at least 3 days per week.
You'll be joining a team that values good supervision, reflective practice, and multi-agency collaboration, with a focus on positive outcomes and manageable caseloads.
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Mayur Rabari at m.rabari @edenbrownsynergy.com or call on 0114 700 3804
Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:
- DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
- Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
- Bonus for finding your own job
- Twice weekly payroll
- Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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