Social Worker – Salford Council – Child Protection

TN United Kingdom; Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Social Worker for their Child Protection team in Salford. This role involves responding to referrals, conducting assessments, and developing care plans to ensure the safety and well-being of children. You will work collaboratively with various professionals, manage cases, and provide immediate support in crisis situations. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of children and families. If you are passionate about child welfare and have the necessary qualifications, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Support from senior staff

Great location with public transport links

Competitive rate of pay

Qualifications

• Must have Social Work England registration and a full UK license.
• Post-qualified experience is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Respond to referrals and complete assessments within 45 days.
• Collaborate with professionals to support children and families.
• Prepare reports and participate in court proceedings.

Skills

Social Work

Child Protection

Assessment Skills

Crisis Intervention

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

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Social Worker – Salford Council – Child Protection, Salford

Location: Salford, United Kingdom

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Yes

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Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Social Worker – Child Protection
Location: Salford City Council
Rate: £39 per hour

Salford Council are looking for a social worker for their safeguarding and support service.

What will your responsibilities be?
In this role, you will respond to referrals from MASH and complete assessments within 45 days. You will identify needs and work with children and families to provide support and implement plans. Handling section 47 enquiries, CIN, assessments, and planning will be part of your responsibilities. You will collaborate with professionals to support children and their families. Additionally, you will manage cases involving children on child in need plans for short-term periods until they either step down or step up to ICPC, at which point cases will transfer to the longer-term assessment service. You will develop care plans to ensure the safety and well-being of children, and provide immediate support and intervention in crisis situations to protect children from harm. Collaboration with law enforcement, legal professionals, healthcare providers, and community organizations will be essential to coordinate services and support for children and families. You will prepare reports and participate in court proceedings related to child protection cases. Regularly reviewing and updating care plans to reflect the changing needs of children and families will be crucial. Offering emotional support and advocacy for children and families, ensuring their voices are heard in decision-making processes, will be a key part of your role. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of all interactions, assessments, and interventions is essential. Finally, you will participate in ongoing professional development and training to stay current with best practices in child protection.

Benefits of the role:

• Support from senior members of staff
• Great Location with public transport links
• Competitive rate of pay

Qualifications and Experiences:
To be successful in this role, you must have Social Work England registration, be eligible to work in the UK, hold a full UK license, have post-qualified experience, and hold a degree level or equivalent qualification in Social Work.

How to apply:
If this is a job for you, feel free to click apply below or if you want to learn more about it, please contact 0345 241 9590.

Reasonable Adjustments:
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.