Qualified Social Worker - CLA

TN United Kingdom; Bolton; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency is seeking a Qualified Social Worker for the Children Looked After Team in Greater Manchester. This role involves home working and aims to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable children. The ideal candidate will have a passion for supporting families and a strong commitment to high-quality service delivery. Responsibilities include assessments, case management, and developing care plans. The agency offers various benefits, including a dedicated consultant and referral incentives.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant

Online registration process

Referral schemes

Ongoing compliance management

Prompt payroll

Qualifications

• Over 4 years qualified experience in social work.
• Experienced in working with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Assess risks, protection, and social care needs.
• Manage an agreed caseload.
• Develop individual care plans respecting diversity.

Skills

Communication

Mediation

Negotiation

Relationship Building

Education

Qualified Social Worker

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Qualified Social Worker
Children Looked After
Location: Greater Manchester
Pay rate: £37 per hour

We are seeking experienced and passionate Social Workers to join our dedicated Children’s Children Looked After Team. This role involves home working and working within the local authority, with a focus on making a positive difference for children.

In accordance with social care legislation and local government requirements, and guided by the values and principles of social care, you will support the delivery of person-centred, safe, and effective social care services. Your professional knowledge and experience will enable you to make assessments and decisions about appropriate interventions. Using your social work expertise and excellent communication skills, you will establish and maintain relationships with service users and other agencies to meet their needs.

You will be committed to achieving positive and sustainable outcomes for children, striving to provide the best results through best practice. Most importantly, you will have a passion for supporting children and their families to thrive and flourish. Our priority is to protect the most vulnerable and work efficiently.

Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
• Experienced in working with children and families, including vulnerable groups
• Creative, flexible, and forward-thinking
• Knowledgeable of Child Protection legislation and issues
• Dedicated to continuous improvement for better outcomes
• Excellent mediation and negotiation skills
• Skilled at building relationships with children and families
• Committed to high-quality service
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary, interagency settings
• Over 4 years qualified

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess risks, protection, and social care needs
• Manage an agreed caseload
• Use specialist communication skills for optimal outcomes
• Develop individual care plans respecting diversity and promoting dignity
• Support and advise unqualified staff and students

Agency Benefits:

• Dedicated consultant with access to roles across the UK
• Online registration process
• Referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance management
• Prompt payroll and more

This role is ideally located for those traveling from Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Trafford, Ashton-under-Lyne, Macclesfield, Warrington, Wigan, Huddersfield, St Helens, Widnes, Altrincham, Middleton, Urmston, Irlam, Stretford, Eccles, Salford, Stockport, Longsight, Bradford, Chester, Runcorn, Wirral, Rochdale, Liverpool, Skelmersdale, Cheadle, Leigh, Blackburn, Preston, Partington, Manchester, Openshaw, Northwich, Ellesmere Port, Tameside, Birkenhead, and Wythenshawe.

We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If this role isn’t right for you, contact us about other opportunities including IRO, BIA, MASH, Safeguarding, Duty & Assessment, Children in Need, Child Protection, EHCP, AMHP, Children in Care, Fostering, Youth Justice, Adult Social Work, and more.

Not looking now? We offer generous referral bonuses—please share with colleagues or friends who may be interested!