Location

Lancashire
North West England
United Kingdom

Date Published:

2025-04-03

Online to:

2025-06-02
Pound 20.00 HOUR

Children's Social Workers - PERMANENT

Sponsorship not provided

Job Title: Children's Assessment & Intervention Social Worker
Location: Oldham Council
Salary: 36,648 - 40,221 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 events

How to Apply:

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on (phone number removed) or email me your CV - (url removed)

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.

APPLY

Children's Social Workers - PERMANENT

Location

Date Published:

Online to:

Children's Social Workers - PERMANENT

More jobs of your search

Practice Nurse

Homeless Prevention Officer

Fire risk officer

Permanence Childrens Social Worker - PERMANENT

Children's Social Workers - PERMANENT

Electrician

Planning Policy Team Leader

Building Surveyor

Domestic Abuse Assessor

Wellbeing Coordinator