Duty and Advice Social Worker
Ref: 001488
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £42,839 - £47,181 per annum (Grade 8)
Hours: 36.66 per week
Based: Spindles, George Street, Oldham OL1 1HD
Closing Date: Wednesday 3rd June 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Here’s the role:
* Work as part of a co‑located multi‑agency team, including representatives from Greater Manchester Police, Health, Community Safety, Adult Social Care, IDVA and the Prevention Hub, to facilitate effective communication between agencies.
* Respond to contacts made to MASH in a timely manner to identify and secure the most appropriate service to support and safeguard children and families.
* Communicate with families, partner agencies and members of the public to gather details and enable strong evidence‑based decision‑making in line with practice standards and statutory duties.
* Have a good understanding of statutory social worker functions and be confident in making informed threshold decisions.
Benefits
* Competitive pay with a £2,000 retention payment after 2 years.
* Flexible and hybrid working.
* Free town centre parking.
* Essential car user allowance of £500* and mileage at 45p per mile.
* Reimbursement of Social Work England professional registration fees (£90 per year).
* 25 days annual leave with option to purchase additional days, increasing after 5 and 10 years of service.
* Attractive defined benefit pension scheme with a market‑leading AVC option for additional retirement savings.
* Discounted gym membership (Oldham Active).
* Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating‑out, travel, motoring, and more.
* Salary sacrifice scheme, including Cycle to Work.
* Well‑being support, including an Employment Assistance Programme providing 24‑hour access to advice and support.
* Staff recognition and celebration events.
* Peer support groups.
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