Experienced Social Worker

Oldham-Council; Oldham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Oldham Council is seeking an Experienced Social Worker for the Older People’s Mental Health Team in Oldham. You will manage a caseload, undertake assessments, develop care and support plans, and complete reviews, including Section 117.

You’ll work in a supportive multidisciplinary environment with CPD opportunities and a focus on professional development. The role offers a permanent contract, 36.66 hours per week, and a salary of £39,152–£42,839 per annum.

Qualifications

• BA Hons degree in Social Work or equivalent.
• Experience using person-centred planning for Care & Support Plans.
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills.
• Essential car user.

Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload and fulfil statutory duties including assessments, care & support plans, and reviews.
• Work in a multi-disciplinary team to support people with severe mental illness.
• Maintain records on MOSAIC and produce professional reports.
• Collaborate with partners and support service improvement.

Skills

Analytical and report-writing skills

Person-centred planning

Essential car user

Education

BA Hons degree in Social Work

Social Work Apprenticeship

Tools

MOSAIC

Job description

Adults Health and Social Care

Older People’s Mental Health Team

Experienced Social Worker

Ref: 001689

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £39,152 - £42,839 per annum (Grade 7)

Hours: 36.66 per week

Based: Spindles, George Street, Oldham OL1 1HD

Closing Date: Sunday 6 November 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Role Overview

Working within Oldham Council’s Older People’s Mental Health Team. You will be working within a specialist multi-disciplinary team supporting people with a severe and enduring mental health condition. To have responsibility for a caseload and fulfilling statutory duties such as undertaking assessments, developing care & support plans, and completing reviews, including Section 117 reviews. To continue to develop professionally, and be accountable for the delivery of, and promote, excellent social work practice.

We are a friendly team who prioritise team cohesion and wellbeing, having monthly supervisions, team meetings and peer reflective sessions. We also support CPD, providing protected time, with a commitment to support people through AMHP, BIA, Practice Educator, and Leadership Programmes.

For an informal discussion or any queries regarding this post, please contact Social Care Lead, Brittany Hall, on 07483 474 132

Key Responsibilities

• To fulfil statutory duties under legislation including the Care Act, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, DOLS and Making Safeguarding Personal.
• Complete assessments, support plans, risk assessment and risk management plans, safeguarding enquiries and commission packages of care and care home placements.
• Work in a strengths based way to empower and promote the person’s independence
• Safeguard vulnerable individuals by proactively identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns, crisis situations, and legal interventions, ensuring compliance with relevant procedures and legislation.
• Maintain accurate, high-quality records on case management systems (e.g., MOSAIC), produce professional reports, and protect the confidentiality of personal information.
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners, advocate for service users, and contribute to service improvement through supervision, performance reflection, and ongoing professional development.

Key Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need as a minimum:

• BA Hons degree in Social Work, have completed a Social Work Apprenticeship or equivalent
• Proven ability to implement, monitor, evaluate, and update Care & Support Plans using person-centred planning principles and relevant procedures.
• Experience in conducting accurate and sensitive assessments of Service Users, Carers, and Families to develop tailored Care and Support Plans, with evidence of strong analytical and report-writing skills. Experience in collating information and producing reports suitable for formal settings.
• Essential car user

About Us

We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We've identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact:

A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing.

We’re looking for candidates who will support us to achieve our ambitions and we encourage you to download our Corporate Plan: Ready for the Future and our Oldham Plan for further information

Our Values and Behaviours

By driving innovation, investing in our people, and championing our communities, we will ensure that Oldham continues to be a place where everyone can live their best life. To support this, we have three core values which define who we are and how we operate. These are 'Proud, Ambitious, and Together', and they shape our culture, inform our decisions, and inspire us to deliver on our commitments to the people of Oldham.

We have translated these values into five behaviours which guide our actions and are the standards we hold ourselves to, day in and day out:

• Work with a resident focus
• Support local leaders
• Committed to the borough
• Delivery high performance
• Take ownership and drive change

You can find out more about our values and behaviours on our greater.jobs Oldham page

Our Benefits Package

At Oldham Council we offer a great benefits package for our employees, which includes the following:

• 25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10-years’ service
• The option to purchase additional annual leave.
• An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions.
• Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active.
• Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more.
• Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work.
• Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.
• Staff recognition and celebration events.
• Peer support groups

Inclusive Recruitment

We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.

If you’re an applicant with disabilities and have previously been in or currently in care, a carer, someone who has served in the Armed Forces, or you’ve participated in the GM Elevate Programme, and you meet the essential criteria of the role, you are guaranteed to reach the first stage of assessment under our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme.

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