Social Worker

4 weeks ago


Oldham, Oldham, United Kingdom Oldham Council Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Social Worker to join our Duty and Advice team at Oldham Council. As a Social Worker, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of children and families in our community.

Key Responsibilities
  • Respond to contacts made to the MASH in a timely manner to identify and secure the most appropriate service to support and safeguard children and families.
  • Communicate with families, partner agencies, and members of the public to gather information and make informed decisions.
  • Have a good understanding of statutory social worker functions and be confident in making informed threshold decisions.
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary with a £2,000 retention payment after 2 years.
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
  • 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, currently £90 per year.
  • Generous relocation package of up to £8,000.
  • Other benefits including 25 days annual leave, attractive defined benefit pension scheme, discounted gym membership, and staff recognition and celebration events.
Our Values

We are committed to creating a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We aim to develop a culture of respect, where differences are recognised regardless of background.

About Us

Oldham Council is committed to developing a Co-operative future; one where citizens, partners, and staff work together to improve the borough. We are working hard to build a brighter future for our borough and we need people from a wide range of backgrounds to continue delivering the best for our communities.



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