Social Worker

Oldham Council; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Greater Manchester is seeking a qualified and registered Social Worker to manage a rewarding caseload in adult social care. The role involves conducting assessments and creating person-centred Care & Support Plans while advocating for service users' rights and independence. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of relevant experience and a solid understanding of safeguarding legislation. This position promotes innovation and improvement through digital tools in service delivery.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Attractive LGPS pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Wellbeing support

Peer support groups

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in adult social care.
• Proven track record of accurate assessments.
• Ability to advocate for service users.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed assessments and craft Care & Support Plans.
• Advocate for service users in panels and forums.
• Drive innovation using digital tools.
• Collaborate to support independent living.

Skills

Qualified, registered Social Worker

Strong communicator

Negotiation skills

Understanding of legislation and safeguarding

Comfortable with IT

Education

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

Taking ownership of a dynamic and rewarding caseload, carrying out assessments and shaping person‑centred Care & Support Plans that truly change lives. Working hand‑in‑hand with residents, carers, families, and partner organisations empowering people to make informed choices and achieve their goals. Being a champion for safeguarding, protecting rights, reducing risks, and ensuring every adult has the chance to live safely and independently. Using your professional voice in reports, panels, and decision‑making forums advocating for service users and making sure their stories are heard. Driving innovation and improvement by embracing new digital tools and fresh ways of working, helping us deliver the best possible outcomes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified, registered Social Worker (Social Work England).
• 2–3 years experience in adult social care with a proven track record of accurate, sensitive assessments and person‑centred support plans.
• Strong communicator and negotiator, able to build relationships and manage challenges with confidence and empathy.
• Solid understanding of legislation, safeguarding responsibilities, and best practice in adult social care.
• Comfortable with IT, ensuring clear, accurate case records and using digital systems to enhance the way we work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed assessments and craft tailored Care & Support Plans.
• Advocate for service users in reports, panels, and decision‑making forums.
• Champion safeguarding, protecting rights and reducing risks for adults.
• Maintain up‑to‑date and accurate case records using digital systems.
• Drive innovation and improvement by embracing new digital tools and fresh ways of working.
• Collaborate with residents, carers, families, and partner organisations to support independent living.

Values & Behaviours

• 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.

Benefits Package

• 25 days annual leave, increasing after 5 and 10 years of service.
• Option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Attractive LGPS pension scheme with optional shared cost 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‑hour 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. If you are an applicant with disabilities, have been or are currently in care, a carer, or someone who has served in the Armed Forces and you meet the essential criteria of the role, you are guaranteed to reach the first stage of assessment under our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme.