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Children's Social Workers - PERMANENT
Job Posted: 4 days ago
Salary: £ 37,938 - 41,511 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Oldham
Expire in: 23 days
Job Description
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Job Title: Children's Assessment & Intervention Social Worker
Location: Oldham Council
Salary: £37,938 - £41,511 per annum + £2,000 retention payment
Contract: Permanent
Working Arrangements: Hybrid working
Description:
Oldham Council is looking for passionate and dedicated Social Workers to join our Assessment & Intervention (A&I) Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of safeguarding children and young people, working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment where early intervention and timely decision-making are key.
We are committed to building a stable and permanent workforce, offering excellent support, manageable caseloads, and clear career progression pathways.
Responsibilities:
Undertake statutory assessments for children and families, identifying risks and developing support plans.
Provide timely interventions to protect children from harm and improve their well-being.
Work in partnership with families, professionals, and partner agencies to deliver targeted support.
Manage a caseload effectively, ensuring high-quality social work practice in line with legislation.
Prepare and present reports for court proceedings, case conferences, and multi-agency meetings.
Advocate for children and families, ensuring their voices are heard in decision-making processes.Requirements:
Qualifications: Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.
Experience: Experience in safeguarding, child protection, or assessment and intervention preferred.
Skills: Strong assessment, risk management, and decision-making skills.
Knowledge: Understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures relating to children's social care.
Other Requirements: Ability to travel across Oldham.Why Join Us?
Financial Benefits:
£2,000 retention payment
£500 essential car user allowance + mileage (45p per mile)
Up to £8,000 relocation package
Reimbursement of Social Work England registration fees
Work-Life Balance & Wellbeing:
Hybrid working (home & office)
Flexible working & TOIL (time off in lieu)
Free town centre parking
Discounted gym membership & staff discount scheme
Wellbeing support, including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Career Development:
Clear progression pathways
Comprehensive training & CPD opportunities
Staff recognition & celebration eventsHow to Apply:
If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on (phone number removed) or email me your CV - (url removed)
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