School-Based Safeguarding Social Worker - Innovative Impact

Caritas Recruitment Limited; Tameside; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long contract until Oct 2026

Pilot scheme

Agency roles included

Equipment provided

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment Limited is seeking a Safeguarding Social Worker to join the team based in Tameside. You will work in a school setting, supporting designated safeguarding leads and educational staff to safeguard children and young people.

The role offers an innovative pilot approach in partnership with schools, with long contracts through Oct 2026 and equipment provided to carry out duties effectively.

Qualifications

• Social Work England registration.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Hold a full UK licence.
• Post-qualified experience.
• Degree level or equivalent in Social Work.

Responsibilities

• Evidence skills in relationship-based social work and lead a skilled workforce.
• Present a can-do attitude and teamwork.
• Develop and implement plans to meet the assessed needs of children and families and act as key worker.
• Maintain professional standards and practice commensurate with experience and grade.
• Recognise safeguarding concerns and report through agreed processes for appropriate action.
• Undertake child protection investigations, court work and complex cases.

Skills

Relationship-based social work

Team player

Can-do attitude

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Caritas Recruitment Limited is seeking a Safeguarding Social Worker to join the team based in Tameside. You will work in a school setting, supporting designated safeguarding leads and educational staff to safeguard children and young people.

The role offers an innovative pilot approach in partnership with schools, with long contracts through Oct 2026 and equipment provided to carry out duties effectively.