Job Reference
Adults Health and Social Care – Older People’s Mental Health Team – Experienced Social Worker – Ref: 001489 – Contract: Permanent – Salary: £39,152 - £42,839 per annum (Grade 7) – Hours: 36.66 per week – Based: Spindles, Oldham Town Centre – Closing Date: Sunday 31 May 2026
Role Overview
Working within Oldham Council’s Older People’s Mental Health Team. You will support people with severe and enduring mental health conditions, manage a caseload, undertake statutory duties including assessments, developing Care & Support Plans, and completing reviews, including Section 117 reviews. You will continue to develop professionally, be accountable for delivery and promotion of social work good practice.
Key Responsibilities
* Fulfil statutory duties under legislation including the Care Act, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, DOLS and Making Safeguarding Personal.
* Complete assessments, support plans, risk assessment and risk management plans, safeguarding enquiries and commission packages of care and care home placements.
* Work in a strengths based way to empower and promote the person’s independence.
* Safeguard vulnerable individuals by proactively identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns, crisis situations, and legal interventions.
* Maintain accurate, high-quality records on case management systems, produce professional reports, and protect the confidentiality of personal information.
* Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners, advocate for service users, and contribute to service improvement through supervision, performance reflection, and ongoing professional development.
Key Requirements
* BA Hons degree in Social Work, or completion of a Social Work Apprenticeship or equivalent.
* Post-qualifying progression course, e.g. Practice Educator, BIA, AMPH, Consolidation.
* Proven ability to implement, monitor, evaluate, and update Care & Support Plans using person-centred planning principles and relevant procedures.
* Experience in conducting accurate and sensitive assessments of Service Users, Carers, and Families to develop tailored Care and Support Plans, with evidence of strong analytical and report‑writing skills.
Contact
For an informal discussion or any queries regarding this post, please contact Social Care Lead, Brittany Hall, on 07483 474 132.
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