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Children's Social worker - Safeguarding & Care Planning

Reed
Posted 23 days ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Oldham, Lancashire OL4 3JA, England

Salary

Ā£28,000 - Ā£33,600 per annum

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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 Reedā€™s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reedā€™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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  • The role of Social Worker in Childrenā€™s Safeguarding and Care Planning is available in Oldham, offering a salary range of Ā£36,648 - Ā£40,221, plus a Ā£2,000 retention payment.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of experience, preferably in safeguarding or child protection, although those with experience in Assessment & Intervention are also welcome to apply.
  • The position involves assessing, planning, and implementing interventions to safeguard children, while maintaining high standards of practice and collaboration with other professionals.
  • Benefits of the role include free town centre parking, a generous relocation package, and various professional development opportunities.
  • Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their CV for consideration in this full-time position.
Social Worker - Childrenā€™s Safeguarding and Care Planning
  • Location: Oldham
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Ā£36,648 - Ā£40,221 with a Ā£2,000 retention payment

We are seeking a dedicated Social Worker with a passion for childrenā€™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 peopleā€™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 childrenā€™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:
  • Ā£2,000 retention payment.
  • Free town centre parking.
  • Essential car user allowance of Ā£500 and mileage expenses at 45p per mile.
  • Reimbursement of Social Work England professional registration fees.
  • Generous relocation package of up to Ā£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 Childrenā€™s Safeguarding, please submit your CV

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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 Reedā€™s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reedā€™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.