Social workers invited to new Oldham recruitment event

Newly Qualified Social Worker, Social Worker, Experienced Social Worker, Advanced Practitioner and Team Manager

Aspiring children's social workers are being invited to a new recruitment event hosted by Oldham Council - with on-the-day interviews on offer to those attending. You are being invited to a new recruitment event hosted by Oldham Council - with on-the-day interviews on offer to those attending. In a continued effort to recruit people who can support local children and families during their time of need, the council's event takes place on Wednesday 4 December from 4pm until 7pm. Held at newly opened HIVE offices in Spindles, this event will not only give people a good understanding of what it's like to work in Oldham as a social worker but the wider benefits and opportunities on offer in these council roles. You can also learn more about the council's approach to social work as part of a short seminar on its systemic practice model and how it helps to support local residents. People interested in the council's children's social work vacancies can also request an interview for these roles in the run-up to the event. Oldham's current vacancies can be viewed via www.leadingoldham.co.uk/childrens-services Councillor Shaid Mushtaq, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, said: "We are always looking for the best people to join our fantastic team of social workers - people who are committed to giving children and young people the best start in life. "As a 'Good' Children's Services provider, Oldham is a great place to work as a social worker and the job is incredibly rewarding too. "That is why we're inviting people in to find out more about what we have to offer, including information on our valued training and development programme and our career progression pathways as we're committed to growing our own. "We want people to Choose Oldham, and with opportunities to be interviewed on the day, people can come away knowing their future lies in our borough as we continue to support the best interests of our children and their families.", There's never been a better time to join Children's Social Care in Oldham and take the next step in your career with us through our Social Work Academy. Officially rated as a 'Good' place to work (OFSTED ILACS July 2024), we have the highest aspirations in achieving the best outcomes for our children and families, and in sustaining them within their communities. When you Choose Oldham, you are joining a wonderful borough of diversity - a place where people of all cultures come to play, learn and work together. As the home to some of the most diverse communities of any local authority in the country, this is one the greatest strengths you will find here as a social worker, as you are given the opportunity to use such a breadth of your skills, that you won't anywhere else. While the life experiences and challenges facing our children and families are incredibly varied and require an inclusive response to recognising their unique strengths and supporting them, we are a great place to work for people who, at their core, have the desire to make a real difference for children and families and help give them the best start in life.

Roles currently include Newly Qualified Social Worker, Social Worker, Experienced Social Worker, Advanced Practitioner and Team Manager, with salaries ranging from £37,938 up to £52,805., In return, we will offer you a diverse range of work opportunities with constant wraparound support and development, making Oldham the best place to develop your Social Work career. Our Academy is built around five principles:

• Enabling the best in social work practice
• Investing in high quality learning and development programmes and resources
• Recognising and rewarding success and challenging improvement
• Supporting mental health and wellbeing
• Promoting diversity and inclusion
With clear progression pathways in Oldham from Student Social Worker to senior management, you'll receive access to high quality learning and development opportunities as well as a competitive salary and benefits package. This is all embedded in a culture of high support alongside respectful mutual challenge to help sharpen your skills and achieve our vision for excellence.