Children's Social Worker - Safeguarding & Care Planning

Reed; Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social services organization is seeking a dedicated Social Worker for Children's Safeguarding in Oldham. Ideal candidates should have over 2 years of experience, especially in safeguarding or child protection. This full-time role offers a salary between £36,648 - £40,221, alongside a £2,000 retention payment and various benefits including a hybrid working model and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

£2,000 retention payment

Free town centre parking

Car user allowance of £500

Generous relocation package up to £8,000

25 days annual leave

Attractive pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Wellbeing support

Quality supervision

Clear progression pathways

Qualifications

• Minimum of 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.
• Collaborate with professionals to provide coordinated responses.
• Maintain high standards of practice.

Skills

Experience in children's safeguarding

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

Overview

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.

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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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