Short-Term Children's Social Worker (2-Week Contract)

Service Care; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

£250 Training Allowance

Dedicated Specialist Consultant

Work with 1000's of clients nationwide

Daily Payroll Runs

Free Candidate Registrations

Referral and Loyalty Bonus Schemes

Sign Up Bonus

Free Compliance Checks

Job summary

Service Care seeks a dedicated Children's Social Worker for a 2-week contract in Bury, part of the GM Collaboration. This role focuses on safeguarding and supporting looked-after children within a dynamic team environment.

The position requires proven social work experience in children's services, knowledge of the CLA framework, and strong communication skills. You will work independently and as part of a cohesive team, with a qualifying social work degree and SWE registration.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Social Worker within children's services.
• Knowledge of the CLA (Children Looked After) framework.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Relevant social work qualification and registration.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support children in care, ensuring safety and well-being.
• Conduct thorough assessments and develop tailored care plans.
• Collaborate with families, carers, and other professionals to promote positive outcomes.
• Maintain accurate case records and documentation in accordance with statutory guidelines.
• Attend team meetings, court hearings, and reviews as required.
• Work within the CLA (Looked After Children) services to deliver high-quality social work intervention.

Skills

Social work experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent worker

Education

Social work qualification

Registration (SWE)

Job description

Service Care seeks a dedicated Children's Social Worker for a 2-week contract in Bury, part of the GM Collaboration. This role focuses on safeguarding and supporting looked-after children within a dynamic team environment.

The position requires proven social work experience in children's services, knowledge of the CLA framework, and strong communication skills. You will work independently and as part of a cohesive team, with a qualifying social work degree and SWE registration.