Job Description
Social Worker - Children’s Safeguarding and Care Planning
* Location: Oldham
* Job Type: Full-time
* Salary: £36,648 - £40,221 with a £2,000 retention payment
We are seeking a dedicated Social Worker with a passion for children’s safeguarding to join our team in Oldham. This role is ideal for someone with at least 2 years of experience, particularly in safeguarding or child protection, though candidates from other areas such as Assessment & Intervention are also encouraged to apply. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for career progression within a team committed to professional development.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Assess, plan, and implement interventions to safeguard children and support families.
* Ensure that children and young people’s needs are met through quality interventions.
* Maintain high standards of practice within the team, adhering to policies and procedures.
* Collaborate with other professionals and agencies to provide a coordinated response to the needs of children and families.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* A minimum of 2 years of experience in social work, ideally in children’s safeguarding or child protection.
* Registration with Social Work England.
* Strong understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures.
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
* Ability to work effectively with other professionals and agencies.
* Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Benefits:
* £2,000 retention payment.
* Free town centre parking.
* Essential car user allowance of £500 and mileage expenses at 45p per mile.
* Reimbursement of Social Work England professional registration fees.
* Generous relocation package of up to £8,000.
* 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase additional days, increasing with service.
* Attractive pension scheme with AVC option for additional retirement savings.
* Discounted gym membership and staff discount scheme.
* Salary sacrifice schemes, including Cycle to Work.
* Wellbeing support, including 24-hour access to advice and support.
* Hybrid working model.
* Staff recognition and celebration events.
* Quality supervision and a comprehensive learning and development programme.
* Clear progression pathways.
To apply for this Social Worker position in Children’s Safeguarding, please submit your CV