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- 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.
- 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.
- £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.
To apply for this Social Worker position in Children’s Safeguarding, please submit your CV
