Qualified Social Worker | Safeguarding

Are you looking for a permanent position in Children's Social Work?

Would you like to work for a local authority where you can progress quickly?

The local authority are investing, improving and looking to the future. They're looking for ambitious individuals to help them achieve their ambition and in return are offering a fantastic benefits package to Children's Social Workers interested in positions within their Safeguarding teams in the Oldham, Greater Manchester area.

Salary: £36,648 - £40,221

Benefits:

• Flexible time Scheme/Compressed Hours
• Work/Life Balance
• £2,000 retention payment
• Car user allowance of £500* and mileage expenses
• Reimbursement of Social Work England registration fees
• Relocation package of up to £8,000
• 25 days annual leave with option to purchase additional days and which increases after 5-10 years service
• 'Wellbeing Matters Internal Programme'
• Season ticket loans for annual bus and metrolink
• Annual Staff Awards
• Pay Progression
• Dedicated career mentoring, bespoke training and clear progression frameworks
• Supportive management team
• 'Let's Talk Development Opportunities'
• Clear Progression Pathways

• As a social worker within the safeguarding team you will be joining a dynamic and rejuvenated team, where you will be assessing and supporting families through some of the most complex times of their lives.
• You will be expected to understand risk and be able to work with a variety of agencies in order to work together to safeguard and reduce the risks around children at times of need.
• As a safeguarding social worker you will have a mixture of casework relating to children in need and child protection.
• You will also have to undertake court work, supported by your practice development manager and team manager as required.

• Social Work Qualification
• 1+ years experience
• Newly Qualified Social Workers currently working through their ASYE are welcome to apply
• Social Work England registration
• A passion for achieving the best outcomes for children through direct work
• A creative and innovative approach
• Experience of working in a similar team would be desirable

For more information or confidential discussion, please call 0330 0248 775 or email.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.