Children's Social worker - Safeguarding & Care Planning

Reed; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in children's services is seeking a Social Worker for Children's Safeguarding and Care Planning in Oldham. Candidates with a minimum of 2 years experience in safeguarding and a commitment to professional development will thrive in this role, which offers career progression and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

GBP2,000 retention payment

Free town centre parking

Essential car user allowance of GBP500

Reimbursement of Social Work England fees

Generous relocation package of up to GBP8,000

25 days annual leave

Attractive pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Hybrid working model

Quality supervision and a comprehensive learning programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in social work, ideally in children's safeguarding or child protection.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement interventions to safeguard children and support families.
• Ensure that children and young people's needs are met through quality interventions.
• Collaborate with other professionals and agencies to provide a coordinated response.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Understanding of safeguarding policies

Education

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

Social Worker - Children's Safeguarding and Care Planning

• Location: Oldham
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: GBP36,648 - GBP40,221 with a GBP2,000 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:

• GBP2,000 retention payment.
• Free town centre parking.
• Essential car user allowance of GBP500 and mileage expenses at 45p per mile.
• Reimbursement of Social Work England professional registration fees.
• Generous relocation package of up to GBP8,000.
• 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