Children's Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Greater Manchester seeks a committed Children's Social Worker for their Duty and Assessment Team. This role emphasizes effective decision-making and requires a Social Work qualification with a minimum of three years' experience. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, contributing to children's welfare and family support.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Supportive management structure

Parking available nearby

Easily accessible via car or public transport

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of post qualified experience in a permanent position.
• Enthusiastic and committed attitude towards social work.

Responsibilities

• Complete S17, S47 and pre-birth assessments.
• Provide short-term intervention for children and families.
• Make effective decisions based on face-to-face visits.

Skills

Knowledge in children's frontline setting

Effective decision making

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Education

Degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)

Job description

We are looking for a Children's Social Worker to join a Duty and Assessment Team.

This role requires a Social Work qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in a permanent position.

About the team

The team is responsible for completing S17, S47 and pre-birth assessments to provide short term intervention for children and families to avoid further escalation to child protection services. Being able to make effective decisions based on face to face visits is key to ensure the best outcomes for each child is key to the team's motivation. This team works in a fast paced environment and prioritise restorative practice with each and every case they deal with.

About you

You will be an enthusiastic and committed Social Worker with substantial knowledge in a children's frontline setting. Ability to work in a fast paced environment is key to the success of this role. It is also essential to have a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) and minimum three years post qualified experience.

What's on offer?

• £35.00 - £39.00 per hour (PAYE payment options available also)
• Hybrid working
• A continually improving Ofsted
• Parking available/ nearby
• Supportive management structure
• Easily accessible via car or public transport

For more information, please get in contact

Katherine Scoggins - Candidate Consultant

0118 948 5555 / 07990044930