Initial Response Social Worker

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Qualified Social Worker to join an Initial Response Team in Greater Manchester. This role involves conducting thorough assessments to determine children's needs and collaborating with families to create tailored intervention plans. Ideal candidates will have experience in child protection and safeguarding, along with a degree in Social Work. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on children's lives while working in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Post-qualifying experience in child protection and safeguarding.
• Registered with Social Work England.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments within 45 days to evaluate child needs.
• Devise child-focused plans with families for intervention.

Skills

Child Protection

Safeguarding

Assessment

Looked After Children

MASH

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Initial Response Social Worker, England, GB

Client:

Location:

England, GB, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

3a2017b72e66

Job Views:

11

Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

Job Description:

We are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join an Initial Response Team in the Greater Manchester area.

ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND

About the team

This team is responsible for completing assessments within 45 days to evaluate the level of need a child may require. Following assessment, the team devises a child-focused plan with the family if further intervention is necessary. If long-term intervention is required, the child and family are transferred to the safeguarding team.

About you

The ideal candidate will have post-qualifying experience in child protection, children in need, safeguarding, looked after children, MASH, or referral and assessment. A degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) is required. You must also be registered with Social Work England.