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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 on(phone number removed)or email me your CV - (url removed)
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.
