Social Worker; Children & Complex Needs

Employer:

Location:

Pay:

Competitive

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

07/02/2026

People and Place Social Worker:
Children with Additional & Complex Needs Team

Contract:

Permanent Salary: £38,296 - £42,503 per annum (Grade
8) Essential Car user allowance provided.

Hours:

36.66 per week Based:
Spindles Closing Date :
Thursday 29 March 2025 Interviews : TBC Informal Enquiries:
Contact Nicole Stewart, Team Manager, Martine Lewis, Head of Service Email:
The Children with Additional & Complex Needs Team have an opportunity for a qualified Grade 8 Social Worker to join our busy, dynamic and exciting team.

You must be a qualified Social Worker with at least 3 Years Post Qualifying Experience and registered with Social Work England, have experience in safeguarding children and looked after processes.

We are a generic team of social workers who manage cases from Short Breaks, Child in Need, Child Protection, PLO, Court, CLA, Transitions and Adoption.

You will increase your skill set within this service as an all-round social worker building speciality knowledge in Mental Capacity Assessments, Best Interest Meetings, Court of Protection and Inherent Jurisdiction applications You will be creative in your communication skills and tools with a range of verbal and non-verbal children and young people, complete carers assessments and providing packages of respite care.

You will also work towards young people transitioning from children to adult services.

As a Social Worker within the role it is expected that You will have Experience and Knowledge within these Areas.

We are an Ofsted rated Good authority and embed systemic practice into our everyday work and practice.

Come and join are well established, friendly and creative team.

We always have a well-stocked selection of snacks and brews to keep us going Here’s why Oldham is the best place to be a social worker right now:
In Oldham we have the highest aspirations to achieve the best outcomes for our children and families and to sustain them in their communities.

We put their needs at the heart of everything we do.

We have a clear vision of what we want to achieve and what has already been achieved.

What do our social workers like most about working for us?

Flexible and agile working arrangements Competitive pay with a £2,000 retention payment.

A generous relocation packages A supportive and enabling workplace with quality supervision from your manager Access to a comprehensive development programme as part of your ongoing Continuing Professional Development.

A bespoke workplace designed for social workers with free parking and Essential Car User Allowance An Employment Assistance Scheme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.

Reimbursement of professional registration fees (SWE) Clear progression pathways and support to develop your social work career in Oldham Fit for Oldham Scheme which offers free health and fitness opportunities What’s different about being a social worker in Oldham?

We work with one of the most diverse communities of any local authority in the country and this is reflected within our workforce which we believe is one of our greatest strengths.

The life experiences and challenges facing our children and families are incredibly varied and require an inclusive response which recognises the family’s unique strengths and works with them to achieve solutions.

We will develop and reward you for your expertise

• that’s why we make sure you have access to a range of support, continual professional development, and training opportunities to continually improve your practice.

We also offer a clear career development route based on your skills and experience through our progression pathway.

Here’s the role:
You’ll work as a member of an experienced team to deliver effective services that promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people at various stages of their journey.

We have roles available in our Children with Disability Service.

In Oldham we are committed to systemic practice, with a focus on building relationships with children and…