Qualified Social Worker – Safeguarding

Pertemps; Trafford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency is seeking a Qualified Social Worker for a full-time role in a Safeguarding Team in Greater Manchester. The ideal candidate will have a passion for supporting children and families, possess significant experience in social work, and be registered with Social Work England. This position offers opportunities for career progression and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant for support

Easy online registration process

Referral schemes and incentives

Ongoing compliance management

Prompt and reliable payroll services

Qualifications

• 4+ years qualified experience in social work.
• Experience with Children Looked After cases.
• Knowledgeable of Child Protection legislation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of risks and social care needs.
• Manage an agreed caseload.
• Devise individual care plans promoting dignity and empowerment.

Skills

Communication

Mediation

Negotiation

Relationship Building

Creative Problem Solving

Education

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

Job description

Qualified Social Worker

Safeguarding

Location: Greater Manchester

Pay rate: £35 per hour

Are you an experienced and passionate Social Worker seeking career progression?

Pertemps Professional Recruitment is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to work full-time within a Safeguarding Team in a Greater Manchester Authority. The ideal candidate will possess highly developed specialist knowledge of social work practice in a Family Safeguarding Team and be registered with Social Work England. Throughout your work, you will uphold and champion best practices.

Working in accordance with social care legislation and local government requirements, informed by the values and principles of social care, you will support the delivery of person-centred, safe, and effective social care services. Using your professional knowledge and experience, you'll make assessments and decisions about the most appropriate interventions. Applying your significant Social Work experience and excellent communication skills, you'll establish and maintain relationships with service users and other agencies to ensure services meet identified needs.

You’ll be committed to ensuring positive and sustainable results of your interventions. Using best practice, you’ll strive to provide the best outcomes for children. Most importantly, you’ll have a passion for supporting children and their families to thrive and flourish. Our priority is to protect the most vulnerable and operate as efficiently as possible.

Perfect candidate will be:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Experienced with Children Looked After cases.
• Experienced in working with children and families, including those from vulnerable groups.
• Creative, flexible, and forward-thinking in approach.
• Knowledgeable of Child Protection legislation and understanding of child protection issues.
• Constantly striving for continuous improvement to provide the best outcomes for children.
• Able to use excellent mediation and negotiation skills on behalf of service users.
• Highly skilled at building meaningful relationships with children and families to engage them in assessments and plans.
• Committed to providing high-quality services to our users.
• Experienced in working within a multi-disciplinary, interagency environment.
• Possess a clear Driving Licence.
• 4+ years qualified experience.

In this role you will:

• Use your skills, knowledge, and experience to conduct comprehensive assessments of risks, protection, and social care needs.
• Manage an agreed caseload.
• Utilize specialist communication skills to achieve optimal outcomes for service users.
• Devise individual care plans, considering diversity and promoting dignity and empowerment.
• Offer advice and support to unqualified staff and students to aid their development.

This is an agency post, and Pertemps offers:

• A dedicated consultant with access to roles across the UK, available for support.
• An easy online registration process.
• Referral schemes and incentives.
• Ongoing compliance management.
• Prompt and reliable payroll services, among other benefits.

This role is ideally suited for those traveling from Oldham, Trafford, Ashton-under-Lyne, Macclesfield, Bury, Altrincham, Bolton, Middleton, Urmston, Huddersfield, Irlam, Stockport, Stretford, Eccles, Salford, Rochdale, Knowsley, Bradford, Chester, Warrington, Runcorn, Birkenhead, Widnes, Huyton, Wallasey, Wigan, St Helens, Wirral, Ormskirk, Halton, and Liverpool.

We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If this role isn't suitable, contact us about other opportunities including IRO, BIA, MASH, Children Looked After, Child Protection, Children in Need, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager, and Assistant Team Manager.

Not currently looking? We also offer generous referral bonuses—please pass this information to colleagues or friends who may be interested!

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