People
Safeguarding
Specialist Care Co-ordinator (Emergency Duty)
Ref: 000843
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £30,559 33,366 (pro rata)
Actual Salary: Equates to: £18,335 - £20,019 per annum (including 20% unsocial allowance) Essential car user also provided.
Hours: 18.33 per week
Based: The Marjorie Lees Unit, Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Road Oldham, OL1 2JH
Closing Date: Wednesday 23rd July 2025
Interview Dates: w/c Monday 4th August 2025

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

To succeed in this role, you will need as a minimum:

• NVQ IV in a related subject such as Child Care or Health & Social Care, or equivalent
• Experience of assessing the needs of vulnerable people and producing written reports and plans
• Knowledge of relevant legislation in relation to social care The Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act, Children Act, Human Rights Act etc.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

ABOUT US:

We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We’ve identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact:
A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing.
We’re looking for candidates who will support us to achieve our ambitions and we encourage you to download our Corporate Plan: Ready for the Future and our Oldham Plan for further information.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Oldham Emergency Duty Team (EDT) is the emergency out of hours service for statutory social care. Working as part of EDT, you will be the point of contact for our residents who require emergency social care intervention out of hours. You will handle calls of an emergency nature and work jointly with the EDT Social Workers and the Manager, to ensure that residents receive an appropriate statutory response. You will require excellent spoken and written communication skills, be competent in ICT, and be able to multitask when working under pressure.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To undertake assessments of individuals and their carers whose needs are not complex and do not require an assessment by a qualified social worker in accordance with the Department’s policies, procedures.
• To assist social workers undertaking more complex assessments.
• To identify and take account of community networks which may assist in meeting the needs of individuals and their carers
• To organise provision of appropriate support services as required: including the commissioning of private and voluntary services under the direction of the social worker; and to keep providers advised and informed of any changes required to care arrangements.In consultation with the social worker / care manager decide when it is appropriate to refer to a Social Worker/ Care Manager for a more detailed assessment or onward referral / service.
• To ensure that electronic case files are compiled and maintained, and that appropriate accurate and factual information is recorded in accordance with the department’s policy and procedures.

To succeed in this role, you will need as a minimum:

• NVQ IV in a related subject such as Child Care or Health & Social Care, or equivalent
• Experience of assessing the needs of vulnerable people and producing written reports and plans
• Knowledge of relevant legislation in relation to social care The Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act, Children Act, Human Rights Act etc