Children's Social Worker [Bolton]

Service Care; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking at Castle Hill

Flexible working arrangements (home/办公

Immediate start

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Service Care is seeking an experienced Children's Social Worker for a 2-week contract based in Bolton. The role covers safeguarding duties within a statutory framework, managing a caseload, and delivering court reports. Flexibility to work from home and in-office at Castle Hill is provided.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in child protection, be able to meet deadlines, and collaborate with partner agencies to ensure child welfare. Immediate start offered.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker registered in the UK with active social work status.
• Experience in safeguarding and child protection within statutory social work.
• Ability to manage caseloads and meet statutory deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload across Bolton, including Child in Need and child protection cases.
• Conduct statutory visits and assessments, including court reports.
• Meet statutory deadlines to safeguard children and support welfare.
• Carry out duty and home visits to support families in their environments.
• Prepare accurate assessments and reports to inform decisions.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external agencies to support child welfare.
• Travel to various locations within Bolton and to the office on short notice.
• Maintain detailed records and adhere to policies.

Skills

Child protection

Statutory social work

Caseload management

Court reports

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

Children's Social Worker Bolton – Immediate Contract Opportunity

Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for a rewarding contract role in Bolton? We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Children's Social Worker to join the Safeguarding Children’s team for an initial 2-week contract. If you have a passion for child protection and a strong background in statutory social work, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a vital service while enjoying flexible working arrangements.

Children's Social Worker Bolton – Role Overview

As a Children’s Social Worker Bolton, you will be responsible for managing caseloads across Bolton, working within statutory deadlines to safeguard children and support their welfare. This role is based at Castle Hill with the flexibility of working from home and in-office to suit service needs. The position offers a pay rate of £37-£39 per hour, depending on experience.

Candidate Responsibilities for the Children's Social Worker Bolton

• Manage a caseload across Bolton, including child protection and Child in Need (CIN) cases
• Conduct statutory visits and assessments, including court reports
• Work within statutory deadlines to ensure timely intervention and safeguarding
• Carry out duty and home visits, supporting children and families in their environments
• Complete accurate assessments and reports to inform decision-making
• Collaborate with colleagues and external agencies to support child welfare
• Travel to various locations within Bolton, with the ability to travel to office on short notice if required
• Maintain detailed records and adhere to internal policies and procedures

Benefits of the Children’s Social Worker Bolton Role

• Competitive hourly pay rate of £37-£39, depending on experience
• Flexible working arrangements balancing home and office-based work
• Free on-site parking at Castle Hill
• Supportive Safeguarding Children’s team environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives during a short-term contract
• Full-time contract offering 37 hours per week
• Immediate start with the potential to extend based on project needs
• Ongoing professional development and support