Permanence Childrens Social Worker - PERMANENT
Posted a day ago
- Oldham, Greater Manchester
- Permanent
- Plus 2k retention payment, 8k reloca
- £36,648 to £40,221 /Yr
- Sponsored
- Expires In a month
*No sponsorship provided*
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:
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 �35
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:
- Undertake�assessments and care planning�for children and young people in care.
- Develop and implement�permanence plans�that support stability and long-term outcomes.
- Work closely with foster carers, adopters, and connected carers to ensure the best placement matches.
- Advocate for children and young people, ensuring their voices are heard in decision-making.
- Prepare and present reports for�reviews, courts, and multi-agency meetings.
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-quality care and support.
- Qualifications:�Degree in Social Work and registration with�Social Work England.
- Experience:�At least�two years' post-qualification experience, ideally within safeguarding, child protection, or permanence.
- Skills:�Strong assessment, planning, and decision-making skills.
- Knowledge:�Understanding of child development, attachment theory, and permanency planning.
- Other Requirements:�Ability to travel across Oldham.
- Financial Benefits:
- �2,000 retention payment
- �500 essential car user allowance�+ 45p per mile mileage
- 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 discounts
- Wellbeing support, including a�24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Career Development:
- Clear�progression pathways
- Comprehensive training & CPD�opportunities
- Staff recognition & celebration events
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 �35