Children's Social Worker - PERMANENT

Job Title: Children's Safeguarding & Child Protection Social Worker
Location: Oldham Council
Salary:

• Social Worker (Grade 7): £36,648 - £40,221


• Experienced Social Worker (Grade 8): £40,221 - £44,428


• £2,000 Retention Payment

Oldham Council is looking for 17 experienced and committed Children's Social Workers to join our Safeguarding & Child Protection (CP) Team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking, supportive team that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and families.

We are committed to developing a stable and permanent workforce, ensuring our staff have the right support, manageable caseloads, and access to excellent career development opportunities.

• Undertake assessments and develop Care & Support Plans for children and families in need of safeguarding and protection.


• Respond to crisis situations, using appropriate interventions to safeguard children at risk.


• Manage complex caseloads, working closely with multi-agency professionals to deliver high-quality support.


• Prepare reports for court proceedings, case conferences, and reviews, ensuring all work is completed to the highest standards.


• Advocate for children and families, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met.


• Contribute to a learning culture, sharing skills and mentoring less experienced colleagues.

• Qualifications: Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.


• Experience: Minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience, ideally in safeguarding/child protection, but we welcome applications from those with experience in other areas such as Assessment & Intervention.


• Skills: Strong assessment, risk management, and decision-making skills.


• Knowledge: A thorough understanding of child protection legislation, policies, and procedures.


• Other Requirements: A full driving licence or ability to travel across Oldham.

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working, TOIL (time off in lieu), and hybrid working.


• Financial Benefits:
  
  
  
  • £2,000 retention payment.
  
  
  • £500 essential car user allowance plus mileage (45p per mile).
  
  
  • Relocation package of up to £8,000.
  
  
  • Reimbursement of Social Work England registration fees.
  
  
  
  


• Wellbeing & Development:
  
  
  
  • 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) and the option to buy extra days.
  
  
  • Defined benefit pension scheme.
  
  
  • Discounted gym membership and staff discount scheme.
  
  
  • Career progression and comprehensive learning & development programmes.
  
  
  
  

If you are an experienced social worker looking for a role that offers professional growth, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of a team dedicated to safeguarding and protecting children in Oldham.

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - christopher.richardson@servicecare.org.uk

If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.