Join #TeamOldham

Now is an exciting time to become a Social Worker in Oldham.  At Oldham Council we are ambitious for our children and we are looking for Social Workers who want to join #TeamOldham and become part of our vibrant and diverse community and share our aspirations for our children and families. 

We have a new Director of Children’s Services and a fresh Senior Leadership Team who are dedicated to helping our Social Workers deliver the very best services for our children and families.  We are doing this through a relentless focus on the quality of practice and by ensuring that our Social Workers have everything they need to do their job well and progress in their career.  We have a loyal, supportive and enthusiastic workforce who will give you a very warm welcome. 

Opportunities are available across Children’s Social Care - both fixed term and permanent roles - with some part-time opportunities.  

We are offering a competitive salary range between £26,999 - £38,813, dependent upon experience, with career progression available, and an employment offer that can’t be beaten. Once you join #TeamOldham you will never want to work anywhere else!

Our offer to you:

• A bespoke workplace that has been specifically designed for Social Workers right in the centre of Oldham with your own desk and free parking facilities next to the office
• Access to the latest technologies to help you to do the job, including a personal laptop and mobile phone
• You will benefit from regular reflective supervision and a strong management oversight
• Excellent Continuing Professional Development opportunities at all levels including a strong ASYE programme and exciting opportunities to develop innovative practice
• An Employment Assistance Scheme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support
• Paid leave (up to 31 days excluding bank holidays dependent on length of service and opportunity to buy extra leave through the council’s purchase scheme)
• Flexible working arrangements
• An Employee Discount Card
• A Fit for Oldham scheme which offers free health and fitness opportunities in our new venue
• Essential Car User Allowance for designated posts with fully subsidised parking
• Other designated car user allowance offered with part subsidised parking permit

We want you to:

• Be dedicated to child centred practice, listening to our children and young people and taking action to improve their lives
• Hold a relevant Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England 
• Have the skill and abilities to analyse information, undertake assessments, maintain records and create plans that are SMART and deliver interventions that meet the needs of children and families with an unwavering focus on outcomes
• Be committed to being part of #TeamOldham and making sure that we deliver our vision for children in Oldham through our Improvement Plans
• Have a multi-agency approach to working together with whoever needs to play their part in helping the child and their family to achieve their goals   
• Be creative in developing positive and effective relationships with the child and their family or carers that enables direct work to be completed successfully and change sustained