Qualified Social Worker - Children in Care

Pertemps; Bury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join a Children in Care team in Greater Manchester. The role includes conducting assessments, creating care plans, and collaborating with families and professionals. This position offers a capped caseload, hybrid working flexibility, and a competitive rate of £37 per hour.

Benefits

Capped caseload

Supportive team culture

Home-working flexibility

Competitive hourly rate

Qualifications

• Proven experience with children and families, especially in CIN, CP, or Court settings.
• Strong understanding of child development, safeguarding, abuse and neglect.
• Able to build and sustain meaningful relationships with children, families, and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Undertake full assessments of risk, protection, and care needs.
• Lead on Child & Family Assessments.
• Create and deliver individual care plans that promote safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Engagement skills

Flexible and reflective practice

Education

Qualified Social Worker (registered with Social Work England)

Job description

Qualified Social Worker – Children in Care Team
Greater Manchester
£37 per hour
We're looking for experienced and passionate Social Workers to join a dedicated Children in Care team in Greater Manchester. If you're committed to improving the lives of vulnerable children and families, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
The Role: As a valued member of the Children in Care Team, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the safety, stability and well-being of children and young people. This is a fast-paced but highly supportive team that values early intervention and person-centred practice.
You’ll work closely with children and families, using your professional expertise to assess needs, manage risk, and make impactful decisions. With a capped caseload of 18, hybrid working options, and a supportive manager, you'll have the time and guidance to do your best work.
What You'll Be Doing:

• Undertaking full assessments of risk, protection, and care needs
• Leading on Child & Family Assessments with strong analytical and planning skills
• Creating and delivering individual care plans that promote safety, empowerment and dignity
• Providing direct support to children and families through CIN, CP, court, and pre-proceedings work
• Working collaboratively with partner agencies to meet identified needs
• Always striving for the best possible outcomes for children

What We’re Looking For:
Qualified Social Worker (registered with Social Work England)
Proven experience with children and families, especially in CIN, CP, or Court settings
Strong understanding of child development, safeguarding, abuse and neglect
Excellent communication, mediation, and engagement skills
Able to build and sustain meaningful relationships with children, families, and professionals
Creative, flexible, and reflective in practice
Knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and best practice
A strong commitment to continuous improvement and achieving positive outcomes
Why Work With Us?

• Capped caseload (18 cases max)
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Home-working flexibility
• Well-established local authority with good structures in place
• Time and tools to do meaningful work
• Competitive hourly rate: £37 per hour

Pertemps Offer You:

• A dedicated consultant with access to roles UK-wide
• Quick and easy online registration
• Ongoing compliance and admin support
• Prompt and reliable weekly payroll
• Generous referral bonuses and incentives

Ideal for candidates commuting from:

This role is ideally located for those travelling from; Blackburn, Fulwood, Rawtenstall, Blackpool, Morecombe, Darwin, Preston, Crosby, Chorley, Clitheroe, Oswaldtwistle, Burnley, Bootle, Lancaster, Middleton, Leigh, Ormskirk, Skelmersdale, Leyland, Accrington, Barrow, Wigan, St Helens, Liverpool, Birkenhead, Widnes, Warrington, Wirral, Huyton, Wallasey, Wigan, St Helens, Manchester, Rochdale, Oldham, , Liverpool, Skelmersdale, Wigan, Warrington, Bolton, Altrincham, Cheadle, Stockport, St Helens, Widnes, Ashton under Lyme, Stretford, Bury, Leigh, Preston.

We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this is not the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO (Independence Reviewing Officer), BIA (Best Interest Assessor), MASH, Children Looked After, MASH, Safeguarding, Duty & Assessment, Children in Need, Child protection, EHCP, AMHP, children in care, Vulnerable People, Children’s Social Work, Children with Disabilities, Fostering, youth justice practitioner, Adult Social Work, Long Term, Mental Health, Hospital Discharge, Homeless Intervention, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager.

Not looking right now? We also offer generous referral bonuses so please pass on to a colleague or friend who may be! Contact me for more information