Social Worker

?? Location: Oldham?? Salary: £41,511 - £45,718 per annum? Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM?? Contract Type: Permanent

Are you passionate about securing stable and loving homes for children? Join our Permanence Team in Oldham, where you will play a key role in ensuring children in care find long-term stability, support, and the best possible future.

As a Children’s Social Worker in the Permanence Team, you will work with children, families, and carers to provide long-term planning and support for children in care. You will ensure permanent placements are stable, nurturing, and focused on the child’s well-being and development.

• Develop and implement permanence plans for children in care.
• Work closely with foster carers, adopters, special guardians, and extended families to ensure long-term stability.
• Undertake assessments and care planning to promote positive outcomes for children.
• Work as part of a multi-agency team, including education, health, and legal professionals.
• Ensure all work complies with legislation, statutory guidance, and best practices.

? A qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.? Experience in children’s social care, fostering, adoption, or permanence planning.? Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Children Act and adoption regulations.? Excellent communication, assessment, and relationship-building skills.? A commitment to ensuring stability, security, and the best outcomes for children.

? Competitive salary of £41,511 - £45,718 per annum.? Career progression opportunities and specialist training.? A supportive, multi-disciplinary team with regular supervision.? The chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of children.

If you are a dedicated and child-focused social worker, we would love to hear from you!