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Job Title: Children's Permanence Social Worker
Location: Oldham Council
Salary: £36,648 - £40,221 per annum + £2,000 retention payment
Contract: Permanent
Vacancies: 10

Description:
Oldham Council is looking for passionate and committed Social Workers to join our Permanence Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in securing stable, loving, and long-term homes for children and young people.
As a Permanence Social Worker, you will work to ensure that children in care receive high-quality support and achieve the best possible outcomes. You'll be part of a supportive and enabling workplace with excellent career progression opportunities.

Responsibilities:
Undertake assessments and care planning for children and young people in care.
Develop and implement permanence plans that support stability and long-term outcomes.
Work closely with foster carers, adopters, and connected carers to ensure the best placement matches.
Advocate for children and young people, ensuring their voices are heard in decision-making.
Prepare and present reports for reviews, courts, and multi-agency meetings.
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-quality care and support.Requirements:
Qualifications: Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.
Experience: At least two years' post-qualification experience, ideally within safeguarding, child protection, or permanence.
Skills: Strong assessment, planning, and decision-making skills.
Knowledge: Understanding of child development, attachment theory, and permanency planning.
Other Requirements: Ability to travel across Oldham.Why Join Us?
Financial Benefits:
£2,000 retention payment
£500 essential car user allowance + 45p per mile mileage
Up to £8,000 relocation package
Reimbursement of Social Work England registration fees
Work-Life Balance & Wellbeing:
Hybrid working (home & office)
Flexible working & TOIL (time off in lieu)
Free town centre parking
Discounted gym membership & staff discounts
Wellbeing support, including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Career Development:
Clear progression pathways
Comprehensive training & CPD opportunities
Staff recognition & celebration eventsHow to Apply

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on (phone number removed) or email me your CV - (url removed)

If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350