Senior Children's Social Worker - Flexible Hours & Impact

Service Care; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Service Care is recruiting a Children’s Social Worker to join Trafford Council’s Support & Protection and Families First Services. This contract runs for two weeks with flexible pay terms, capped at £39 per hour, depending on experience.

Responsibilities include assessing children and families, developing safeguarding plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. A current DBS and references are required; JDPS qualifications apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in children’s social work.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Excellent communication and assessment skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with a busy caseload.
• Current DBS and appropriate references as per JDPS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assessing children and families to determine needs and interventions.
• Developing safeguarding plans to ensure child safety.
• Providing expert advice and support to families and external partners.
• Managing a caseload efficiently and prioritising urgent cases.
• Working with multidisciplinary teams to promote children's welfare.
• Maintaining accurate and detailed case records.
• Contributing to team meetings and case reviews to improve service delivery.

Skills

Communication

Assessment

Handling pressure

Education

DBS check

Job description

Service Care is recruiting a Children’s Social Worker to join Trafford Council’s Support & Protection and Families First Services. This contract runs for two weeks with flexible pay terms, capped at £39 per hour, depending on experience.

Responsibilities include assessing children and families, developing safeguarding plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. A current DBS and references are required; JDPS qualifications apply.