Permanence Childrens Social Worker - PERMANENT

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Social Workers to join their Permanence Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and young people, ensuring they receive the support needed for stable and loving homes. You will collaborate with foster carers and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care, while enjoying a supportive workplace that values your professional growth. With excellent career progression pathways and a range of financial and wellbeing benefits, this is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in social work while making a real difference in your community.

Benefits

£2,000 retention payment

£500 essential car user allowance

Up to £8,000 relocation package

Free town centre parking

Discounted gym membership

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England required.
• At least two years' post-qualification experience in safeguarding or child protection.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments and care planning for children in care.
• Develop permanence plans supporting stability and long-term outcomes.
• Advocate for children ensuring their voices are heard in decision-making.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Planning Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Advocacy Skills

Education

Degree in Social Work

Tools

Social Work England Registration

Job description

No sponsorship provided

Job Title: Children's Permanence Social Worker

Location: Oldham Council

Salary: £36,648 - £40,221 per annum + £2,000 retention payment

Contract: Permanent

Vacancies: 10

Description:

Oldham Council is looking for passionate and committed Social Workers to join our Permanence Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in securing stable, loving, and long-term homes for children and young people. As a Permanence Social Worker, you will work to ensure that children in care receive high-quality support and achieve the best possible outcomes. You'll be part of a supportive and enabling workplace with excellent career progression opportunities.

Responsibilities:

1. Undertake assessments and care planning for children and young people in care.
2. Develop and implement permanence plans that support stability and long-term outcomes.
3. Work closely with foster carers, adopters, and connected carers to ensure the best placement matches.
4. Advocate for children and young people, ensuring their voices are heard in decision-making.
5. Prepare and present reports for reviews, courts, and multi-agency meetings.
6. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-quality care and support.

Requirements:

1. Qualifications: Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.
2. Experience: At least two years' post-qualification experience, ideally within safeguarding, child protection, or permanence.
3. Skills: Strong assessment, planning, and decision-making skills.
4. Knowledge: Understanding of child development, attachment theory, and permanency planning.
5. Other Requirements: Ability to travel across Oldham.

Why Join Us?

1. Financial Benefits:
   1. £2,000 retention payment
   2. £500 essential car user allowance + 45p per mile mileage
   3. Up to £8,000 relocation package
   4. Reimbursement of Social Work England registration fees
2. Work-Life Balance & Wellbeing:
   1. Hybrid working (home & office)
   2. Flexible working & TOIL (time off in lieu)
   3. Free town centre parking
   4. Discounted gym membership & staff discounts
   5. Wellbeing support, including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
3. Career Development:
   1. Clear progression pathways
   2. Comprehensive training & CPD opportunities
   3. Staff recognition & celebration events

How to Apply:

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email your CV to [e-mail].

If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly into our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.