Qualified Social Worker – Court

Pertemps; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Qualified Social Worker in Greater Manchester to manage a varied caseload including Children in Need and Child Protection cases. This role offers flexibility in managing your schedule and requires strong collaboration with families and agencies. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of proven experience in safeguarding and child statutory work.

Benefits

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Weekly payroll

Generous referral scheme

Ongoing compliance support

Qualifications

• Must be registered with Social Work England.
• 4+ years of experience in safeguarding and court.
• Passionate about improving outcomes for children.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of children in need and court-related cases.
• Conduct assessments and plan effective interventions.
• Write high-quality reports for case conferences.

Skills

Child protection legislation

Building rapport

Assessment planning

Team collaboration

Resilience

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Overview

Qualified Social Worker – Court
Location: Greater Manchester
Pay Rate: £33 per hour
Flexible Working Available

Are you an experienced and passionate Qualified Social Worker looking to make a real impact in children's lives?

We’re recruiting on behalf of a progressive and supportive Local Authority in Greater Manchester, seeking skilled Social Workers to join their Court & Locality Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a varied caseload that includes Children in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and Care Proceedings. Enjoy true flexibility — as long as you meet your statutory requirements and complete visits, you manage your own diary.

The Role

• Managing a diverse caseload of CIN, CP, and court-involved families
• Conducting robust assessments and planning effective interventions
• Writing high-quality reports for case conferences and court
• Building trusted relationships with children, families, and partner agencies
• Championing child-centred practice and securing long-term positive outcomes

What We’re Looking For

• Registered with Social Work England
• Degree or equivalent in SOCIAL WORK
• Experienced (4+ years PQ) in safeguarding, court, and statutory children’s work
• Confident in child protection legislation and local authority procedures
• Excellent at building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with children and families
• Collaborative team players who thrive in multi-agency settings
• Flexible, resilient, and passionate about improving outcomes

In This Role, You Will

• Undertake assessments of risk and need
• Deliver individualised care and protection plans
• Use your communication skills to achieve the best outcomes
• Support and mentor students or less experienced staff
• Promote dignity, diversity, and child-centred planning in all you do

Why Work with Pertemps?

• A dedicated recruitment consultant with access to nationwide roles
• Fast, hassle-free registration process
• Weekly payroll – prompt and reliable
• Referral scheme – generous bonuses for recommending colleagues
• Ongoing compliance and admin support so you can focus on what matters

Ideal for commuters from:
Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Telford, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Stoke-on-Trent, Worcester, Tamworth, Dudley, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, and surrounding areas across the Midlands.

We also recruit for a wide range of roles in Children’s and Adults’ Social Care, including:
IROs, BIA, MASH, CLA, Child Protection, Early Intervention, Adults Teams, Team Managers, Heads of Service, and more.

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Interested? Contact us today to apply or learn more — your next opportunity could be just one conversation away.