Social Worker - Assessment

Social Worker – Duty and Assessment Team | Oldham Council

Position: Social Worker
Team: Duty and Assessment
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £36,648 – £40,221 per annum
Retention Package: £2,000 on top of salary
Relocation Package: Up to £8,000
Location: Oldham, OL1
Working Pattern: Full-time, flexible hybrid working
Start Date: ASAP

Contact: Emily Cooper – 07745200325 | ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com
 

Sheldon Phillips are working in partnership with Oldham Council to recruit a Social Worker for their Duty and Assessment Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for social workers who want to make a real difference in a service with strong leadership, investment in staff, and excellent benefits.
 

What You Can Expect:

• £2,000 retention payment on top of salary

• Up to £8,000 relocation support

• Free town centre parking and essential car user allowance

• 45p mileage rate and reimbursement of SWE registration fees

• Generous leave, pension and wellbeing support

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements and a supportive team culture
   

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete high-quality S17 and S47 assessments in a timely manner

• Work with children and families at the point of referral to understand risk and need

• Use a strengths-based approach to engage families and coordinate services

• Produce clear and evidence-based reports for child protection and court processes

• Maintain accurate case notes and ensure statutory duties are met

• Contribute to team discussions, supervision and continuous practice improvement
   

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with current SWE registration

• Solid post-qualified experience in a front-line Assessment or Safeguarding team

• Skilled in assessment, analysis and multi-agency working

• Knowledge of current legislation and best practice

• Confident communicator with a reflective and child-focused approach
   

Why Join Oldham?

• Free town centre parking

• £500 car user allowance + 45p mileage

• Reimbursement of SWE registration

• 25 days annual leave (rising with service)

• Local Government Pension Scheme with excellent AVC options

• Staff discounts, wellbeing support, gym membership and salary sacrifice schemes
   

Oldham is committed to supporting social workers with excellent training, manageable caseloads and a workplace culture built on trust, collaboration and outcomes for children.

Contact: Emily Cooper – 07745200325 | ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com