Children's Senior Social Worker - Assessment & Intervention

Reed; Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council is seeking a Senior Social Worker for their Assessment & Intervention Team in Oldham. The role involves managing a caseload of complex cases and providing leadership to enhance staff performance. Candidates should have a Social Work degree, be registered with Social Work England, and possess experience in children's social care. The position also offers competitive pay, a £2,000 retention payment, and a range of attractive benefits including relocation support and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive pay with retention payment

Free town centre parking

Generous relocation package of up to £8,000

25 days annual leave

Defined benefit pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Wellbeing support

Comprehensive learning and development programme

Qualifications

• Significant experience in social work, particularly in children's social care.
• Ability to manage complex cases while ensuring high-quality care.
• Leadership skills to enhance team performance and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of complex and challenging cases.
• Provide leadership and guidance to staff.
• Engage in reflective practice and supervision.
• Implement and lead on Systemic Practice.
• Utilise quality assurance tools for improvements.
• Critically review assessments and maintain records.

Skills

Social Work degree or equivalent

Registration with Social Work England

Experience in motivating and supporting staff

Experience in assessments and multi-agency support plans

Skills in planning with families

Knowledge of relevant legislation and national guidelines

Ability to critically analyse experiences

Driving Licence

Education

Social Work degree or equivalent recognised qualification

Job description

Senior Social Worker - Assessment and Intervention

• Location: Oldham
• Job Type: Permanent, Hybrid
• Salary Range: £40,221 - £44,428 + £2,000 retention payment

We are seeking Senior Social Workers to join our Assessment & Intervention Team. This role is ideal for a candidate with a strong background in social work, particularly within children’s social care. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a caseload of complex and challenging cases and will play a crucial role in supporting staff and driving practice improvement.

Day to Day of the Role:

• Manage a caseload of complex and challenging cases, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality care and support.
• Provide leadership and guidance to staff, enhancing team performance and professional development.
• Engage in reflective practice and contribute to the team’s learning and growth through supervision and mentoring.
• Implement and lead on Systemic Practice within the team, promoting outcome‑focused and relationship‑based work with families.
• Utilise quality assurance tools to drive improvements and achieve positive outcomes for children.
• Critically review assessments and plans, ensuring high standards and continuous improvement in practice.
• Maintain accurate records and support the adoption of new working practices and ICT systems.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• A Social Work degree or equivalent recognised qualification, e.g., DipSW.
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Experience in motivating and supporting staff and ensuring work is completed to required standards.
• Experience in undertaking assessments and supporting children and families with complex multi‑agency support plans.
• Skills in assessment and planning with families to bring about the best possible outcomes for children and young people.
• Detailed knowledge of relevant legislation, codes of practice, and national guidelines connected with service delivery in this area of social work.
• Ability to critically analyse and reflect on own experiences and interventions with children and families.
• Driving Licence or able to travel independently across the Borough of Oldham.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay with a £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, currently £90 per year
• Generous relocation package of up to £8,000
• Other generous benefits including:
• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase additional days, and which increases after 5- and 10‑years’ service.
• Attractive defined benefit pension scheme with a market leading AVC option for additional retirement savings
• Discounted gym membership
• Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating‑out, eating‑in, travel, motoring and more.
• Salary sacrifice scheme, including Cycle to Work
• Wellbeing support, including an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.
• Hybrid working
• Staff recognition and celebration events
• A supportive and enabling workplace with quality supervision from your manager.
• A comprehensive learning and development programme as part of your ongoing Continuing Professional Development
• Clear progression pathways