Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker ready to take the next step in your career?
Do you have the leadership skills to drive excellence in social work practice?
Randstad is recruiting for a Team Manager to join Oldham Council's Permanence Team. This is a permanent role, offering a competitive salary of up to £52,805 per year, along with a comprehensive benefits package.
About the Role:
As Team Manager in the Permanence Team, you will lead and manage a team of dedicated social workers focused on securing long-term stability for children in care. Your team will be responsible for progressing care plans for children where long-term permanence-such as adoption, long-term fostering, or special guardianship-is the goal.
You will provide high-quality reflective supervision, support decision-making, and ensure all statutory responsibilities are met to the highest standard. Working collaboratively with children, families, carers, and partner agencies, you'll champion permanence planning and help drive forward better outcomes for children and young people.
You will also play a key role in service development, contributing to continuous improvement and supporting your team through a strong culture of learning, support, and accountability.
Why Oldham?
Oldham is a local authority with bold ambitions for children's services. We are investing heavily in our social care teams to reduce caseloads, strengthen support systems, and improve outcomes for children.
Our Permanence Team is based in the heart of Oldham town centre at Spindles-a vibrant, newly developed workspace that enables collaborative, effective working. We are proud of our diverse workforce, inclusive values, and strong multi-agency partnerships.
What Our Teams Value Most:
- Competitive salary + £2,000 annual retention payment
- Free town centre parking
- £500 essential car user allowance + mileage reimbursement at 45p/mile
- Reimbursement of Social Work England registration fees
- Generous relocation package up to £8,000
- 25 days annual leave (rising with service) + option to buy additional leave
- Market-leading defined benefit pension scheme
- Discounted gym membership
- Staff discounts across retail, travel, dining and more
- Salary sacrifice schemes, including Cycle to Work
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
- Staff recognition events and awards
- Comprehensive CPD programme and leadership development
- Clear career progression pathways
Requirements:
- Registration with Social Work England
- Qualified Social Worker (Degree or equivalent)
- Enhanced DBS clearance
- Proven experience managing or supervising children's social work
- Deep understanding of permanence planning and statutory responsibilities
Why Oldham is Different:
Oldham serves one of the most diverse communities in the UK, and we embrace that diversity within our workforce. We recognise that inclusive practice leads to stronger outcomes for children and families.
We're committed to your development as a leader-offering access to advanced management training, coaching, and support as part of your continuing professional development.
Ready to lead and inspire?
Contact Bikram on 0330 024 8775 for an informal chat or apply below-we'll be in touch shortly.
Not quite the right fit? Whether you're considering a change, exploring leadership roles, or seeking flexibility, we have a variety of exciting permanent and locum opportunities. Call us today for a confidential discussion.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
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