Frontline Children's Social Worker — Backlog Caseload

Leaders in Care; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rate

6-8 month contract

Job summary

Leaders in Care is assisting a Children’s Services team in Greater Manchester by recruiting 3-4 experienced Social Workers on a temporary basis to address a backlog of Children and Young People, many subject to Child Protection Plans.

You will manage caseloads, undertake statutory visits, assessments, and care planning, and work with families and partners to ensure timely interventions during the transition to the new Families First for Children reforms.

Qualifications

• A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in frontline children's social care, particularly Child Protection and Safeguarding.
• Confident managing complex caseloads and making sound risk assessments.
• Able to work independently while contributing to a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children and young people, primarily subject to Child Protection Plans.
• Complete statutory visits, assessments, reviews and care planning in line with legislative requirements.
• Build effective relationships with children and families to improve outcomes and reduce risk.
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to ensure timely and coordinated interventions.
• Prepare cases for a smooth transition into the new Family Help Teams as part of the Families First for Children (FFP) reforms.
• Maintain accurate and timely case recordings and reports.

Job description

Leaders in Care is assisting a Children’s Services team in Greater Manchester by recruiting 3-4 experienced Social Workers on a temporary basis to address a backlog of Children and Young People, many subject to Child Protection Plans.

You will manage caseloads, undertake statutory visits, assessments, and care planning, and work with families and partners to ensure timely interventions during the transition to the new Families First for Children reforms.