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Children's Social worker - Safeguarding & Care Planning

Reed
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Oldham, Lancashire OL4 3JA, England

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • We are looking for a dedicated Social Worker for Children’s Safeguarding and Care Planning in Oldham.
  • The position requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in social work, ideally in safeguarding or child protection.
  • The salary for this full-time role ranges from £36,648 to £40,221, with an additional £2,000 retention payment.
  • This role offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development within a supportive team.
  • Benefits include free town centre parking, a generous relocation package, and a hybrid working model.
Social Worker - Children’s Safeguarding and Care Planning
  • Location: Oldham
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Salary: £36,648 - £40,221 with a £2,000 retention payment

We are seeking a dedicated Social Worker with a passion for children’s safeguarding to join our team in Oldham. This role is ideal for someone with at least 2 years of experience, particularly in safeguarding or child protection, though candidates from other areas such as Assessment & Intervention are also encouraged to apply. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for career progression within a team committed to professional development.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Assess, plan, and implement interventions to safeguard children and support families.
  • Ensure that children and young people’s needs are met through quality interventions.
  • Maintain high standards of practice within the team, adhering to policies and procedures.
  • Collaborate with other professionals and agencies to provide a coordinated response to the needs of children and families.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in social work, ideally in children’s safeguarding or child protection.
  • Registration with Social Work England.
  • Strong understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with other professionals and agencies.
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Benefits:
  • £2,000 retention payment.
  • Free town centre parking.
  • Essential car user allowance of £500 and mileage expenses at 45p per mile.
  • Reimbursement of Social Work England professional registration fees.
  • Generous relocation package of up to £8,000.
  • 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase additional days, increasing with service.
  • Attractive pension scheme with AVC option for additional retirement savings.
  • Discounted gym membership and staff discount scheme.
  • Salary sacrifice schemes, including Cycle to Work.
  • Wellbeing support, including 24-hour access to advice and support.
  • Hybrid working model.
  • Staff recognition and celebration events.
  • Quality supervision and a comprehensive learning and development programme.
  • Clear progression pathways.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.