Children's Social Worker – Family Help Transition Team

Community Care Live; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Care Live in Manchester is recruiting 3–4 experienced Children's Social Workers to join a newly established Family Help Transition Team, focusing on children and young people subject to Child Protection Plans.

The role involves delivering statutory social work, completing visits and reviews, and building strong relationships with families. SW England registration is required; 6–8 month contract with immediate starts and £40 per hour.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Experienced in Children's Safeguarding and Child Protection.
• Confident managing statutory Child Protection caseloads.
• Passionate about relationship-based practice and improving outcomes for children.
• Proactive team player with excellent assessment and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children and young people, primarily subject to Child Protection Plans.
• Deliver high-quality statutory social work interventions.
• Complete statutory visits, assessments, Child Protection reviews and care planning.
• Build positive, purposeful relationships with children, young people and their families.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to reduce risk and improve outcomes.
• Prepare families and casework for a smooth transition into the new Family Help Teams.
• Ensure case recording is timely, accurate and outcome-focused.

Skills

Child Protection

Statutory Visits

Assessment Skills

Relationship-based Practice

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Social Work England registration

Job description

Community Care Live in Manchester is recruiting 3–4 experienced Children's Social Workers to join a newly established Family Help Transition Team, focusing on children and young people subject to Child Protection Plans.

The role involves delivering statutory social work, completing visits and reviews, and building strong relationships with families. SW England registration is required; 6–8 month contract with immediate starts and £40 per hour.