Social Worker - Children's Safeguarding
- Location: Oldham
- Job Type: Full-time
- Salary: £36,648 - £40,221 with a £2,000 retention payment
We are seeking a dedicated Social Worker with a passion for children's safeguarding to join our team in Oldham. This role is ideal for someone with at least 2 years of experience, particularly in safeguarding or child protection, though candidates from other areas such as Assessment & Intervention are also encouraged to apply. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for career progression within a team committed to professional development.
Day to day of the role:
- Assess, plan, and implement interventions to safeguard children and support families.
- Ensure that children and young people's needs are met through quality interventions.
- Maintain high standards of practice within the team, adhering to policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with other professionals and agencies to provide a coordinated response to the needs of children and families.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in social work, ideally in children's safeguarding or child protection.
- Registration with Social Work England.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work effectively with other professionals and agencies.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Benefits:
- £2,000 retention payment.
- Free town centre parking.
- Essential car user allowance of £500* and mileage expenses at 45p per mile.
- Reimbursement of Social Work England professional registration fees.
- Generous relocation package of up to £8,000.
- 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase additional days, increasing with service.
- Attractive pension scheme with AVC option for additional retirement savings.
- Discounted gym membership and staff discount scheme.
- Salary sacrifice schemes, including Cycle to Work.
- Wellbeing support, including 24-hour access to advice and support.
- Hybrid working model.
- Staff recognition and celebration events.
- Quality supervision and a comprehensive learning and development programme.
- Clear progression pathways.
To apply for this Social Worker position in Children's Safeguarding, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.