Qualified Social Worker, Long Term Safeguarding Team, Oldham Council

Vitalis · Oldham, Greater Manchester

Qualified Social Worker, Long Term Safeguarding Team, Oldham Council at Vitalis, based in Oldham, Greater Manchester, paying £39.00 per hour. This is a contract role.

Salary
£39.00 per hour
Location
Oldham, Greater Manchester
Contract
Contract
Posted
1 week ago
Closes
29 Aug 2026
Sector
Local Government

About 25% above the going rate for local government

Reference OR-2977

About the role

Qualified Social Worker, Long Term Safeguarding Team, Oldham Council
Pay rate to £39 per hour
Contract role

Vitalis are recruiting for experienced Social Worker to work in a Long-Term Safeguarding Team in Oldham Council.
You’ll work as a member of an experienced team to deliver effective services that safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people at different stages of their journey. We have roles available in our Long-Term Teams working on safeguarding and care proceedings.
Here in Oldham, we are committed to systemic practice, with a focus on building relationships with children and families, understanding context and family dynamics, and reflectively learning together, always improving how we work.
We understand the need for a manageable work life balance, so we are working hard to reduce caseloads by investing in more social workers.
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. 

Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:

  • Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
    • Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
    • Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
    • Looked After Children (LAC)
    • Children’s Social Work
    • Adult Social Work
    • Service Manager
    • Head of Service
    • Team Manager
    • Assistant Team Manager
    • A wide range of housing roles
    • Careers in SEND in local authorities

 
Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!
Contact me on [email removed] or [phone removed] for more information.

Reference: OR-2977 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 29 Aug 2026 · Listed via Vitalis

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