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Job Title:-Children''s Assessment & Intervention Social Worker
Location:-Oldham Council
Salary:37,938 - -41,511 per annum + -2,000 retention payment
Contract:-Permanent
Working Arrangements:-Hybrid working

Description:
Oldham Council is looking for passionate and dedicated Social Workers to join our-Assessment & Intervention (A&I) Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of safeguarding children and young people, working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment where early intervention and timely decision-making are key.
We are committed to building a stable and permanent workforce, offering excellent support, manageable caseloads, and clear career progression pathways.

Responsibilities:

• Undertake-statutory assessments-for children and families, identifying risks and developing support plans.
• Provide-timely interventions-to protect children from harm and improve their well-being.
• Work in partnership with families, professionals, and partner agencies to-deliver targeted support.
• Manage a caseload effectively, ensuring high-quality social work practice in line with legislation.
• Prepare and present reports for-court proceedings, case conferences, and multi-agency meetings.
• Advocate for children and families, ensuring their voices are heard in decision-making processes.

Requirements:

• Qualifications:-Degree in Social Work and registration with-Social Work England.
• Experience:-Experience in-safeguarding, child protection, or assessment and intervention-preferred.
• Skills:-Strong assessment, risk management, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge:-Understanding of relevant-legislation, policies, and procedures-relating to children''s social care.
• Other Requirements:-Ability to travel across Oldham.

Why Join Us?

• Financial Benefits:
  • -2,000 retention payment
  • -500 essential car user allowance-+ mileage (45p per mile)
  • Up to -8,000 relocation package
  • Reimbursement of-Social Work England-registration fees

• Work-Life Balance & Wellbeing:
  • Hybrid working-(home & office)
  • Flexible working-& TOIL (time off in lieu)
  • Free-town centre parking
  • Discounted gym membership-& staff discount scheme
  • Wellbeing support, including a-24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

• Career Development:
  • Clear-progression pathways
  • Comprehensive training & CPD-opportunities
  • Staff recognition & celebration events

How to Apply:

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.