Social Worker

Oldham Council; Chadderton; On-site; GBP 42,839 - 47,181; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Free parking

Essential Car User Allowance

Professional development

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Oldham Council is seeking a Social Worker for the Children with Additional & Complex Needs Team. The post carries a permanent contract and a salary of £42,839‑£47,181 per year, with 36.66 hours per week. Based at Spindles with free parking onsite; closing date 26 August 2026.

You will deliver safeguarding services and manage a wide range of cases across children’s services. The role requires registration with Social Work England, at least 3 years post‑qualified experience, and expertise in

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker registered with Social Work England.
• Minimum of 3 years post‑qualifying experience.
• Experience in safeguarding children and looked‑after processes.
• Knowledge of or willingness to develop specialist skills in mental capacity, best‑interest, Court of Protection and Inherent Jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective services that promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people at various stages of their journey.
• Manage cases across Short Breaks, Child in Need, Child Protection, PLO, Court, CLA, Transitions and Adoption services.
• Complete carers assessments and provide respite care packages.
• Facilitate mental capacity assessments, best‑interest meetings, Court of Protection and Inherent Jurisdiction applications.
• Support young people transitioning from children to adult services.

Skills

Safeguarding experience

Mental capacity knowledge

Court of Protection knowledge

Post-qualifying experience (3+ years)

Education

Qualified social worker registered with Social Work England

Job description

Social Worker – Children with Additional & Complex Needs Team

Ref: 001650

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £42,839 - £47,181 per annum (Grade 8)

Hours: 36.66 per week

Based: Spindles. Free parking available on site.

Closing Date: Wednesday 26 August 2026

Interview: TBC

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective services that promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people at various stages of their journey.
• Manage cases across Short Breaks, Child in Need, Child Protection, PLO, Court, CLA, Transitions and Adoption services.
• Complete carers assessments and provide respite care packages.
• Facilitate mental capacity assessments, best‑interest meetings, Court of Protection and Inherent Jurisdiction applications.
• Support young people transitioning from children to adult services.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified social worker registered with Social Work England.
• Minimum of 3 years post‑qualifying experience.
• Experience in safeguarding children and looked‑after processes.
• Knowledge of or willingness to develop specialist skills in mental capacity, best‑interest, Court of Protection and Inherent Jurisdiction.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with £2,000 retention payment.
• Generous relocation package.
• Free parking and Essential Car User Allowance.
• Continued professional development programme.
• Well‑being support, including Mental Health First Aider network.
• Employment Assistance Scheme with 24‑hour support.
• Reimbursement of professional registration fees (SWE).
• Clear progression pathways.
• Fit for Oldham Scheme – free health and fitness opportunities.

Other Information

• We are not able to offer sponsorship.
• International applicants must meet the good character certificate requirements (see https://www.gov.uk/government/... ).
• Completion of GM Elevate Programme noted in application may facilitate assessment under Guaranteed Assessment Scheme.