Experienced Social Worker

Adults Health and Social Care Older People’s Mental Health Team Experienced Social Worker

: 001689

Contract: Permanent

Salary
: £39,152 - £42,839 per annum (Grade
7)

Hours: 36.66 per week

Based: Spindles, George Street, Oldham OL1 1HD

Closing Date: Sunday 6 November 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Working within Oldham Council’s Older People’s Mental Health Team. You will be working within a specialist multi-disciplinary team supporting people with a severe and enduring mental health condition. To have responsibility for a caseload and fulfilling statutory duties such as undertaking assessments, developing care & support plans, and completing reviews, including Section 117 reviews. To continue to develop professionally, and be accountable for the delivery of, and promote, excellent social work practice.

We are a friendly team who prioritise team cohesion and wellbeing, having monthly supervisions, team meetings and peer reflective sessions. We also support CPD, providing protected time, with a commitment to support people through AMHP, BIA, Practice Educator, and Leadership Programmes.

For an informal discussion or any queries regarding this post, please contact Social Care Lead, Brittany Hall, on

• To fulfil statutory duties under legislation including the Care Act, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, DOLS and Making Safeguarding Personal.
• Complete assessments, support plans, risk assessment and risk management plans, safeguarding enquiries and commission packages of care and care home placements.
• Work in a strengths based way to empower and promote the person’s independence
• Safeguard vulnerable individuals by proactively identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns, crisis situations, and legal interventions, ensuring compliance with relevant procedures and legislation.
• Maintain accurate, high-quality records on case management systems (e.g., MOSAIC), produce professional reports, and protect the confidentiality of personal information.
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners, advocate for service users, and contribute to service improvement through supervision, performance reflection, and ongoing professional development.

To succeed in this role, you will need as a minimum:

• BA Hons degree in Social Work, have completed a Social Work Apprenticeship or equivalent
• Proven ability to implement, monitor, evaluate, and update Care & Support Plans using person-centred planning principles and relevant procedures.
• Experience in conducting accurate and sensitive assessments of Service Users, Carers, and Families to develop tailored Care and Support Plans, with evidence of strong analytical and report-writing skills. Experience in collating information and producing reports suitable for formal settings.
• Essential car user

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