Overview
Oldham Council’s Children with Additional & Complex Needs Team is recruiting a qualified Social Worker to join a busy, Ofsted-rated Good service embedded in systemic practice. This team manages a broad and varied caseload spanning Short Breaks, Child in Need, Child Protection, PLO, Court, Children Looked After, Transitions, and Adoption.
Responsibilities
- Develop specialist knowledge in Mental Capacity Assessments, Best Interest Meetings, Court of Protection, and Inherent Jurisdiction applications.
- Engage in creative communication with a range of verbal and non-verbal children and young people.
- Complete carers assessments and arrange respite care packages.
- Support young people transitioning from children’s to adult services.
Qualifications
- Qualified Social Worker, Social Work England registered.
- Minimum 3 years post‑qualifying experience.
- Demonstrable knowledge of safeguarding children and looked‑after processes.
- Completion of the DfE Recommendation Compliance Questions prior to submission.
- 5 years referencing required; employment‑history gaps will be checked.
Contract
Rate: £39 per hour. Contract duration: 22 June – 31 December 2026. Location: George Street, Oldham, OL1 1HD.
Benefits
- Excellent, competitive pay rates – paid weekly.
- Supportive management team with approachable, experienced leaders.
- A desirable location with great transport links.
- A stable, well‑resourced, and encouraging working environment.
- Free ongoing CPD and training opportunities to enhance your skills.
- Competitive rates of pay with prompt, reliable payments through our in-house payroll.
- Enhanced DBS processing included.
- Dedicated, friendly consultant offering tailored support.
- Access to a wide range of opportunities in your chosen location.
