Experienced Social Worker (Grade 7) Adult Social Care
Salary: (Grade 7)
Location: Oldham Council, Spindles Offices, George Street
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives?
At Oldham Council, we are proud of our ambition to provide outstanding Adult Social Care services, built on strong values of being Proud, Ambitious, and Together. We’re looking for dedicated Social Workers to join our Adult Social Care team, helping residents live safe, independent, and fulfilling lives.
What you’ll be doing
* Taking ownership of a dynamic and rewarding caseload, carrying out assessments and shaping person-centred Care & Support Plans that truly change lives.
* Working hand-in-hand with residents, carers, families, and partner organisations empowering people to make informed choices and achieve their goals.
* Being a champion for safeguarding, protecting rights, reducing risks, and ensuring every adult has the chance to live safely and independently.
* Using your professional voice in reports, panels, and decision-making forums advocating for service users and making sure their stories are heard.
* Driving innovation and improvement by embracing new digital tools and fresh ways of working, helping us deliver the best possible outcomes.
What we’re looking for
* A qualified, registered Social Worker (Social Work England) with the passion to make a difference.
* Someone with proven experience in delivering accurate, sensitive assessments and creating effective, person-centred support plans.
* A skilled communicator and negotiator, able to build strong relationships and manage challenges with confidence and empathy.
* A professional who brings a solid understanding of legislation, safeguarding responsibilities, and best practice in adult social care.
Our benefits package
* 25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10-years’ service
* The option to purchase additional annual leave.
* An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions.
* Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active.
* Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more.
* Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work.
* Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.
* Staff recognition and celebration events.
* Peer support groups
Inclusive recruitment
We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace.
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.
If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants
Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.
If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.
If you’re an applicant with disabilities and have previously been in or currently in care, a carer, someone who has served in the Armed Forces, or you’ve participated in the GM Elevate Programme, and you meet the essential criteria of the role, you are guaranteed to reach the first stage of assessment under ourGuaranteed Assessment Scheme.
Data and privacy
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