Project Worker

Brook Street; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Brook Street currently seeks a Project Worker in Manchester to support vulnerable children and young people missing from care. The role requires a full UK driving licence and involves risk assessments, short-term interventions, and multi-agency collaboration.

You will manage a caseload, complete interviews, maintain records, and advocate for the voices of young people while adhering to safeguarding procedures. The placement is temporary with potential for permanency.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable children and young people, particularly those in care.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and exploitation risks.
• Experience completing assessments and planning interventions.
• Strong communication, advocacy, and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete Missing from Care Return Interviews.
• Assess risk, identify support needs, and provide short-term interventions.
• Manage your own caseload of children and young people.
• Work alongside social care, police, education, and other partner agencies.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times.
• Maintain accurate records and case notes.
• Help children and young people have their voices heard.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable children

Safeguarding knowledge

Assessments & planning interventions

Communication & record-keeping

Education

Social Work / Youth & Community Work / Childcare qualification

Job description

Project Worker

Location: Manchester / Greater Manchester
Pay: £14.43 per hour
Contract: Temporary
Driving Licence Required

We are recruiting a Project Worker to support vulnerable children and young people who are missing from care or at risk of going missing across Greater Manchester.

The Role

As a Project Worker, you will:

• Complete Missing from Care Return Interviews.
• Assess risk, identify support needs, and provide short-term interventions.
• Manage your own caseload of children and young people.
• Work alongside social care, police, education, and other partner agencies.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times.
• Maintain accurate records and case notes.
• Help children and young people have their voices heard.

About You

To be successful as a Project Worker, you will have:

• Experience working with vulnerable children and young people, particularly those in care.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and exploitation risks.
• Experience completing assessments and planning interventions.
• Strong communication, advocacy, and record-keeping skills.
• A relevant qualification in Social Work, Youth & Community Work, Childcare, or a related field.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a multi-agency team.

Additional Information

• Travel across Greater Manchester is required.
• Some evening and occasional overnight work may be necessary.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Worker looking to make a real difference, with the potential to secure a permanent Project Worker position following the temporary contract.