Permanence Childrens Social Worker - PERMANENT

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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 our Permanence 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:

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• Undertake assessments and care planning for children and young people in care.
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• Develop and implement permanence plans that support stability and long-term outcomes.
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• Work closely with foster carers, adopters, and connected carers to ensure the best placement matches.
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• Advocate for children and young people, ensuring their voices are heard in decision-making.
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• Prepare and present reports for reviews, courts, and multi-agency meetings.
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• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-quality care and support.
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Requirements:

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• \nQualifications: Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.
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• \nExperience: At least two years' post-qualification experience, ideally within safeguarding, child protection, or permanence.
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• \nSkills: Strong assessment, planning, and decision-making skills.
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• \nKnowledge: Understanding of child development, attachment theory, and permanency planning.
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• \nOther Requirements: Ability to travel across Oldham.
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Why Join Us?

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• \nFinancial Benefits:
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  • £2,000 retention payment
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  • \n£500 essential car user allowance + 45p per mile mileage
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  • Up to £8,000 relocation package
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  • Reimbursement of Social Work England registration fees\n
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• \nWork-Life Balance & Wellbeing:
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  • \nHybrid working (home & office)
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  • \nFlexible working & TOIL (time off in lieu)
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  • Free town centre parking\n
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  • \nDiscounted gym membership & staff discounts
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  • Wellbeing support, including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme\n
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• \nCareer Development:
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  • Clear progression pathways\n
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  • \nComprehensive training & CPD opportunities
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  • Staff recognition & celebration events
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How to Apply
If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - #####
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.