Social Worker | Child Protection

Leaders In Care Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A social work recruitment agency is seeking an experienced social worker for a Child Protection team in Greater Manchester. The role offers a competitive rate of £40 per hour, flexible working arrangements, and the ability to manage your own caseload. Candidates must have a qualification in social work and registration with Social Work England. This position supports a flexible work schedule, allowing for a 3-day weekend.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Manageable caseload

Referral scheme: £500

Qualifications

• Must have registration to Social Work England.
• Experience in child protection roles.
• Ability to manage your own caseload.

Responsibilities

• Join the Child Protection team and manage a caseload.
• Provide the best service to children and families.
• Work flexibly and independently.

Skills

Child protection

Independent working

Time management

Education

Social work qualification

Job description

Quick Starts before XMAS | FLEXIBLE Working | Long Contracts into 2026

Beat the new year rush and settle into this flexible Child protection team in Greater Manchester!

Want to work with an authority that grants you freedom and flexibility?

Leaders in Care are working with a council located in the Greater Manchester area. We’re searching for an experienced social worker to join the Child Protection team, for a competitive pay rate of £40 per hour. Quick starts available and independent working/managing your diary is encouraged, as well as the new norm of flexible WFH arrangements.

Benefits of this role include a manageable caseload, so you can give each case the time it needs to provide the best service to children and families concerned. This council has also incorporated a flexible working schedule, which allows you to condense your hours into 4 days, so you can have a 3-day weekend!

As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England.

At Leaders in Care, we pride ourselves on matching social workers with their desired roles in long term, secure contracts.

If you’re an experienced social worker looking for a new challenge or completely new to agency social work and want to understand how it works, we’ve got you covered.

If you’re interested in this role or any of our other vacancies, please don’t hesitate to give Leo a call on 0161 249 8195. Or you can send any questions or queries over by email to [e-mail].

We also offer a competitive referral scheme, offering £500 for anyone we successfully place from your referral.