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Job Title:Children's Permanence Social Worker
Location:Oldham Council
Salary:£36,648 - £40,221 per annum + £2,000 retention payment
Contract:Permanent
Vacancies:10
Description:
Oldham Council is looking for passionate and committed Social Workers to join ourPermanence Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in securing stable, loving, and long-term homes for children and young people.
As a Permanence Social Worker, you will work to ensure that children in care receive high-quality support and achieve the best possible outcomes. You'll be part of a supportive and enabling workplace with excellent career progression opportunities.
Responsibilities:
- Undertakeassessments and care planningfor children and young people in care.
- Develop and implementpermanence plansthat support stability and long-term outcomes.
- Work closely with foster carers, adopters, and connected carers to ensure the best placement matches.
- Advocate for children and young people, ensuring their voices are heard in decision-making.
- Prepare and present reports forreviews, courts, and multi-agency meetings.
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-quality care and support.
- Qualifications:Degree in Social Work and registration withSocial Work England.
- Experience:At leasttwo years' post-qualification experience, ideally within safeguarding, child protection, or permanence.
- Skills:Strong assessment, planning, and decision-making skills.
- Knowledge:Understanding of child development, attachment theory, and permanency planning.
- Other Requirements:Ability to travel across Oldham.
- Financial Benefits:
- £2,000 retention payment
- £500 essential car user allowance+ 45p per mile mileage
- Up to £8,000 relocation package
- Reimbursement ofSocial Work Englandregistration fees
- Work-Life Balance & Wellbeing:
- Hybrid working(home & office)
- Flexible working& TOIL (time off in lieu)
- Freetown centre parking
- Discounted gym membership& staff discounts
- Wellbeing support, including a24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Career Development:
- Clearprogression pathways
- Comprehensive training & CPDopportunities
- Staff recognition & celebration events
If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson!
If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.
