Social workers invited to new Oldham recruitment event

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

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 the council's 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

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."

For more information on the recruitment event and to register your attendance, people are encouraged to click on the Apply link

To be considered for interview, applicants must first submit copies of their CV, social work qualifications, Social Work England registration, a recent DBS and proof of their driving license and home address to Oldham's Children's Social Work Academy.

Details must be sent in via email to before Wednesday 27 November, with applicants advised to indicate their preferred social work role, team and interview timeslot, - details of which can be found when registering your attendance at the event. .

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.

Benefits include;

• Competitive pay with a £2,000 retention payment. (After 2 years)
• Hybrid working giving flexibility for you to manage your diary and offer a better work/life balance.
• Staff recognition and celebration events
• Free town centre parking
• Essential car user allowance of £500 and mileage expenses at 45p per mile.
• Reimbursement of Social Work England professional registration fees - currently £90 per year
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• An attractive defined benefit pension scheme with a market leading AVC option for additional retirement savings
• Discounted gym membership
• Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more.