Salford Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Child Protection and Child in Need Team on an agency basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive and child-focused service committed to safeguarding children, strengthening families and achieving positive outcomes through purposeful intervention.
Working within a busy frontline team, you will undertake a varied caseload involving children subject to Child in Need and Child Protection plans, completing assessments and interventions that promote safety, stability and long-term positive change for children and their families.
Role Overview
As a Social Worker within the Child Protection and Child in Need Team, you will be responsible for assessing risk, planning interventions and working in partnership with children, families and multi-agency professionals to ensure children receive the right support at the right time. You will manage cases from assessment through to longer-term planning, using relationship-based practice to improve outcomes and reduce risk.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a diverse caseload of children and families subject to Child in Need and Child Protection processes.
Undertake statutory assessments, including Child and Family Assessments, to identify needs, strengths and risks.
Complete Section 47 enquiries and work collaboratively with partner agencies to safeguard children at risk of significant harm.
Develop, implement and review Child in Need and Child Protection plans that are outcome-focused and child-centred.
Undertake direct work with children and families to understand their lived experiences and support positive change.
Prepare high-quality reports for conferences, meetings and court proceedings where required.
Attend and contribute to strategy discussions, core groups, Child Protection Conferences and multi-agency meetings.
Ensure statutory visits, case recordings and assessments are completed within required timescales.
Work in partnership with education, health, police and other professionals to deliver coordinated interventions.
Maintain accurate and timely case recording in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements.
Benefits
Competitive pay rate of £39 per hour.
Opportunity to work within an established frontline safeguarding service.
Varied and rewarding caseload across Child in Need and Child Protection work.
Supportive management structure and regular supervision.
Collaborative multi-agency working environment.
The chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and families within Salford.
Requirements
Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent).
Current registration with Social Work England.
Previous experience within Children's Frontline Services, including Child Protection and Child in Need.
Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance and risk assessment processes.
Experience completing Section 47 enquiries and managing Child Protection plans.
Ability to build effective relationships with children, families and partner agencies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
Interested?
If you're an experienced frontline Social Worker looking for your next agency opportunity within a supportive safeguarding service, we'd love to hear from you.
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Emily Cooper at Sheldon Phillips - (phone number removed) OR
Salary description
£39.00 - £39.00 per hour