Children's Social Worker - Complex Caseload & Mentoring

Service Care; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training allowance £250

Consultant support

Daily payroll runs

Candidate registrations

Referral bonuses

Sign-Up bonus

Compliance checks

Job summary

Service Care is seeking an experienced Children’s Social Worker for Rochdale on a short-term contract. You will manage a caseload of complex cases, undertake assessments, and liaise with external agencies to support vulnerable children and families.

The role emphasizes risk management, care planning and high-quality report writing. Applicants should have HCPC registration, a Social Work qualification, and at least two years' experience in a cared-for children setting, plus a full driving

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in Social Work.
• HCPC registration is required.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a cared-for children setting.
• Full driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of more complex cases with guidance to other social workers.
• Undertake assessment, risk management and care planning.
• Write high-quality reports and provide court evidence as required.
• Liaise with external agencies to develop care strategies.

Skills

Assessment

Risk management

Supervision

Communication

Court report writing

Education

Social Work qualification

HCPC registration

Job description

Service Care is seeking an experienced Children’s Social Worker for Rochdale on a short-term contract. You will manage a caseload of complex cases, undertake assessments, and liaise with external agencies to support vulnerable children and families.

The role emphasizes risk management, care planning and high-quality report writing. Applicants should have HCPC registration, a Social Work qualification, and at least two years' experience in a cared-for children setting, plus a full driving