Experienced Child Protection Social Worker

4 days ago


Oldham, Oldham, United Kingdom Austin Fraser Full time
Safeguarding Social Work Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Safeguarding Social Work Specialist to join our Children's Safeguarding team in Oldham. This role is ideal for candidates looking for career progression and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that focuses on developing our team members.

About the Role

The successful candidate will have significant skill and experience in front-line social work, managing a complex caseload and assessing, planning, and implementing interventions to safeguard children and support families. Working closely with the Principal Social Worker, they will focus on the quality of practice, utilising the latest research, theories, and tools to build resilience in children and young people.

This role offers a competitive annual salary of £46,434, including a £2,000 retention payment. The position also includes free town centre parking, an essential car user allowance of £500*, mileage expenses at 45p per mile, reimbursement of Social Work England professional registration fees, and a generous relocation package of up to £8,000.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Manage a complex caseload with significant skill and experience in front-line social work.
  2. Assess, plan, and implement interventions to safeguard children and support families.
  3. Work closely with the Principal Social Worker to focus on the quality of practice, utilising the latest research, theories, and tools to build resilience in children and young people.
Benefits Package
  • Competitive pay with a £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 after 5 and 10 years' service.
  • Attractive pension scheme with a market-leading AVC option for additional retirement savings.
  • Discounted gym membership and staff discount scheme.
  • Salary sacrifice schemes, including Cycle to Work.
  • Wellbeing support, including an Employment Assistance Programme.
  • Hybrid working.
  • Quality supervision and a comprehensive learning and development programme.


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