Permanent Children's Social Workers - Safeguarding & Child Protection

📍 Oldham | Grade 7 & 8 | Up to £44,428 based on experience + £2,000 Retention Payment

Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker ready to make a real difference? Join Oldham's Safeguarding & Child Protection Team and become part of a service committed to stability, development, and growing our own talent.
We are strengthening our permanent workforce and reducing agency reliance, with 17 posts available. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking local authority that invests in its people and prioritises high-quality practice.
💼 The Role You'll manage a varied caseload, undertaking assessments, developing and reviewing Care & Support Plans, and delivering meaningful interventions that improve outcomes for children, young people, and families.
Working in a fast-paced safeguarding environment, you will:

Assess need and risk, including complex and crisis situations
Develop, deliver, and review effective care plans
Prepare reports and represent the local authority in court and multi-agency forums
Build strong partnerships with health, education, and voluntary agencies
Champion safeguarding practice and promote positive changeYou'll receive quality supervision, protected development time, and access to a comprehensive CPD programme designed to support clear progression pathways.
👤 About You We're looking for qualified Social Workers with at least 2 years' post-qualification experience. Safeguarding/CP experience is ideal, but we also welcome applications from practitioners with relevant backgrounds such as Assessment & Intervention.
If you're passionate about improving life chances, confident in managing risk, and committed to continuous professional development, we want to hear from you.
💰 What We Offer Salary:

Grade 7: £36,648 - £40,221
Grade 8 (Experienced SW): £40,221 - £44,428Plus an excellent benefits package including:

£2,000 retention payment
Up to £8,000 relocation package
Essential car user allowance (£500) + 45p per mile mileage
Free town centre parking
Reimbursement of Social Work England fees
25 days annual leave (rising with service) + option to buy more
Defined benefit pension scheme
Hybrid working
Discounted gym membership & staff discount scheme
Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Staff recognition events🌟 Why Oldham? We are proud of our supportive, enabling culture and our commitment to high-quality supervision and professional growth. This is more than a job — it's a chance to build a long-term career in a team that values stability, collaboration, and impact.
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