Child In Need and Child Protection Team Social Workers (Level 2 and 3)

TN United Kingdom; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated social workers to join their Child In Need and Child Protection Team in Salford. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and families through meaningful engagement and support. With a commitment to professional development, the organization provides robust training and mentoring schemes, as well as flexible hybrid working arrangements. Join a resource-rich environment where your expertise and passion for social work can thrive, contributing to the well-being of the community and fostering positive change.

Benefits

Up to 34 days of holiday annually

Competitive salary

Free parking

Hybrid working arrangements

Training in Family Partnership Model

Recently refurbished office space

Rich resources for support

Robust training and mentoring schemes

Quality reflective supervision

Qualifications

• Experience in child protection and social work is essential.
• Ability to build relationships and manage crises effectively.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships ensuring children's needs are prioritized.
• Respond to crises and support families until issues improve.
• Connect families to wider networks of support.

Skills

Child Protection

Social Work

Crisis Management

Relationship Building

Communication

Education

Degree in Social Work

Relevant Certifications

Job description

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Child In Need and Child Protection Team Social Workers (Level 2 and 3), Salford

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Salford, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

Job Description:

We are on our way to achieving our goal to provide Outstanding support and care to children, families, carers and practitioners across Salford. We are investing in the right social workers to get us there and we are expanding our teams within our Child In Need and Child Protection Team (CPCIN).

The service currently consists of 6 sub-teams with 7 social workers, 2 advanced social workers, a team manager, and a service manager. In CPCIN, you will work with children subject to child in need plans, child protection plans, and those within pre-proceedings and care proceedings. If the court's decision is for the children to remain in our care, they will transfer to our Cared For team (Stepping Stones) or Next Steps care leaver service (aged 16 plus) for longer-term support.

We are resource-rich, supporting our workers with bespoke teams of family practitioners co-located with social work teams, dedicated business support, and pools for administrative tasks. We also have specialized services for Domestic Abuse, Edge of Care, and others, to support children and families effectively.

We value specialisms and champions in areas such as sexual harm, neglect, housing, NRPF, and domestic abuse. As a Level 2 or 3 social worker, you are encouraged to develop or bring your specialisms or practice championship.

In Salford, we value you as a person and as a practitioner or aspiring practitioner.

You will be responsible for:

• Building trusted relationships with people, ensuring their wishes, feelings, and beliefs are central to decision-making.
• Having meaningful conversations based on what matters most to them.
• Connecting people to wider networks of opportunity and support.
• Enhancing people's creative potential and self-esteem.
• Responding promptly to crises and supporting children and families until issues improve.
• Maintaining contact with children, young people, and families, and showing genuine interest in their wellbeing and needs.
• Being ambitious, curious, and eager to learn and reflect.

Our offer to you includes:

• Up to 34 days of holiday annually (plus bank holidays).
• Competitive salary following pay and grading review.
• Free parking.
• Hybrid working arrangements for flexibility.
• Training in the Family Partnership Model adopted by Salford.
• Recently refurbished office space at Unity House, Swinton.
• Rich resources to support your work with children and families.
• Robust training and mentoring schemes to support your career development.
• Regular, quality, reflective supervision from a consistent management team.

For more information about our teams and work, visit: Be a social worker in Salford - Salford City Council. We are happy to arrange visits, meet staff, or shadow potential teams.

If you're interested, please contact us at [emailprotected] to arrange a call. We look forward to hearing from you!

Note: This position requires a DBS check. If you have lived or worked abroad for 3+ months in the last 5 years or 12+ months in the last 10 years while aged 18+, please refer to: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

We do not accept candidates requiring sponsorship.

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