Children Social Worker

Service Care Solutions; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Care Solutions is seeking passionate and committed Children's Social Workers to join Oldham Council's teams. This role involves working with multi-agency professionals to improve the lives of children and their families. Employees benefit from a supportive team environment, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional development, making a real impact while progressing in their careers.

Benefits

£500 essential car user allowance + mileage (45p per mile)

Up to £8,000 relocation package

Reimbursement of Social Work England registration fees

Hybrid working & flexible hours

Free town centre parking

Discounted gym membership & staff discounts

Wellbeing support, including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Clear progression pathways

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Workers with Social Work England registration.
• Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience preferred.
• Strong skills in assessment, risk management, and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments and develop Care & Support Plans for at-risk children.
• Manage complex caseloads and respond to crisis situations.
• Conduct statutory assessments and develop targeted intervention plans.

Skills

Assessment

Risk Management

Decision Making

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

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Service Care Solutions provided pay range

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Base pay range

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*PERMANENT*

Exciting Opportunities for Children's Social Workers at Oldham Council

Are you a passionate and committed social worker looking for your next opportunity? Oldham Council is hiring Children's Social Workers across three key teams:

• MASH
• Safeguarding & Child Protection Team
• Permanence Team
• Assessment & Intervention Team

This is your chance to join a supportive, forward-thinking team dedicated to improving the lives of children and families.

Why Join Us?

• £500 essential car user allowance + mileage (45p per mile)
• Up to £8,000 relocation package
• Reimbursement of Social Work England registration fees
• Hybrid working & flexible hours
• Free town centre parking
• Discounted gym membership & staff discounts
• Wellbeing support, including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Clear progression pathways

Key Responsibilities

Your role will depend on the team you join:

Safeguarding & Child Protection Team

• Undertake assessments and develop Care & Support Plans for at-risk children.
• Manage complex caseloads and respond to crisis situations.
• Work closely with multi-agency professionals and prepare court reports.

Permanence Team

• Develop and implement permanence plans to secure long-term stability for children in care.
• Work closely with foster carers, adopters, and connected carers to ensure successful placements.
• Advocate for children and ensure their voices are heard in decision-making.

Assessment & Intervention Team

• Conduct statutory assessments and develop targeted intervention plans.
• Work in partnership with families and professionals to provide timely safeguarding responses.
• Prepare reports for court proceedings and multi-agency meetings.

Who We're Looking For

• Qualified Social Workers with Social Work England registration.
• Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience (safeguarding, permanence, or assessment & intervention preferred).
• Strong assessment, risk management, and decision-making skills.
• A full driving licence or ability to travel across Oldham.

Apply Now!

If you’re ready to make a real impact and progress in your social work career, we’d love to hear from you!

Call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964Call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964

Email your CV to [e-mail]

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Seniority level

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Employment type

• Employment type

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• Job function

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