Social Worker

Adult Social Care

Integrated Discharge Team

Social Worker

Ref: 001782

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £40,444 - £44,253 (full time equivalent) | Actual Salary: £20,222 - £22,127 per annum (Grade 7)

Hours: 18.33 per week

Location: Royal Oldham Hospital OL12JH, Butler Green IMC unit Wallis street OL98NG

Closing Date: Sunday 1 November 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Role Overview:

The Oldham Health and Social Care economy has signed up to a new and ambitious vision for care which looks to ‘see the greatest and fastest possible improvement in the health and wellbeing of the Borough’s residents. Oldham residents are encouraged to Live Well to support residents to be independent healthy safe and well.

The vision is being achieved through delivery of a health and social care system that is built upon sustainable financial and person-focussed models, with integration at the heart of health and social care service delivery.

To support the vision we have brought together a range of partners including for example Adult Social Care, Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, Northern Care Alliance, MioCare, primary care and the Oldham Integrated Commissioning Board to create a new integrated system approach Oldham Cares.

As part of this is vision we are looking for a vibrant experienced social worker to join our integrated team. These are exciting times as we design an integrated approach that is seamless and mapped around people. If you are looking for a new challenge, are motivated, person-focussed and passionate about shaping the future of health and social care services, Oldham Cares is the organisation for you.

We are looking for a passionate, experienced enthusiastic Social Worker to support patients to be discharged from hospital under the D2A process.

You will be qualified to degree level and be SW England registered.

Your main duties will be to provide an assessment, support planning and review service, underpinned by professional knowledge and legislation in order to ensure that:

• Complex individuals are supported appropriately including undertaking mental capacity assessments and best interest processes
  
• Vulnerable adults are safeguarded and are supported to live well with risk;
  
• Strength based conversations that result in person centred outcomes and support requirements are identified, and;
  
• People are encouraged and enabled to live healthy and independent lives.
  
• Advocate for residents to ensure their voices are heard.
  
• Discharge plans are co produced with our residents and their support systems

These are times of unprecedented and exciting changes in Oldham and as such we require people who are resilient, thrive under pressure and are driven to deliver the best outcomes for residents of Oldham.

Key Responsibilities:

• To undertake the assessment of support needs for Service Users, Carers and Families, where their circumstances may be difficult and unstable, and assist in screening referrals.
  
• To be proactive with respect to Safeguarding issues and following relevant policies and procedures if abuse is suspected.
  
• To identify, assess and manage risks to Service Users, Carers and Families, and contribute towards a positive change to behaviour to reduce risk.
  
• To respond to crisis situations, making assessments about urgency and using appropriate legal intervention.
  
• To ensure all relevant systems are updated in a timely manner and information/outcomes are accurately recorded. To maintain a high standard of data quality on social care systems. To ensure all personal information is confidential.
  
• To prepare, attend and participate in meetings and decision-making forums, for example, Court appearances, Reviews, Panels, Case Conferences or team meetings. To chair meetings as appropriate.
  
• To act for and advocate on behalf of Service Users, Carers and Families, within the boundaries of corporate and directorate policies.

Key Requirements:

• Experience of implementing, monitoring, evaluating and updating Care & Support Plans through person centred planning principles and relevant procedures
  
• Ability to negotiate with others both internal and external, e.g. health service or voluntary sector organisations, to secure appropriate services for Service Users, Carers and Families
  
• Detailed knowledge of the relevant legislation, codes of practice, National Guidelines and Government initiatives connected with service delivery in this field of social work
  
• Knowledge and understanding of equalities and diversity issues in connection with delivering social work

About Us:

We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We’ve identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact:

A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing.

We’re looking for candidates who will support us to achieve our ambitions and we encourage you to download our Corporate Plan: Ready for the Future and our Oldham Plan for further information.

Our Values and Behaviours:

By driving innovation, investing in our people, and championing our communities, we will ensure that Oldham continues to be a place where everyone can live their best life. To support this, we have three core values which define who we are and how we operate. These are ‘Proud, Ambitious, and Together’, and they shape our culture, inform our decisions, and inspire us to deliver on our commitments to the people of Oldham.

We have translated these values into five behaviours which guide our actions and are the standards we hold ourselves to, day in and day out:

• Work with a resident focus
• Support local leaders
• Committed to the borough
• Delivery high performance
• Take ownership and drive change

You can find out more about our values and behaviours on our greater.jobs Oldham page

Our Benefits Package:

At Oldham Council we offer a great benefits package for our employees, which includes the following:

• 25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10-years’ service
• The option to purchase additional annual leave.
• An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions.
• Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active.
• Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more.
• Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work.
• Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.
• Staff recognition and celebration events.
• Peer support groups

Inclusive Recruitment:

We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.

If you’re an applicant with disabilities and have previously been in or currently in care, a carer, someone who has served in the Armed Forces, or you’ve participated in the GM Elevate Programme, and you meet the essential criteria of the role, you are guaranteed to reach the first stage of assessment under our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme.

Data and Privacy:

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Important Information:

Please note that should a vacancy that has been released for internal or external recruitment be deemed suitable for a current employee at risk of redundancy, it can be pulled back at any point, up to the post being formally offered to a candidate who is not at risk of redundancy.

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