Qualified Social Worker – Children’s Safeguarding

Qualified Social Worker – Children’s Safeguarding
📍 Location: Greater Manchester
💰 Pay Rate: £37 per hour

Are you an experienced Children’s Social Worker with a strong background in safeguarding and protection? Ready to take on a role where your skills truly make a difference?
Pertemps Professional Recruitment is working with a proactive and supportive Local Authority in Greater Manchester seeking passionate Qualified Social Workers to join their Children’s Safeguarding Team. This hybrid role offers a great balance of home working and time within the local authority – giving you the flexibility to thrive.
 
🧩 About the Role
As a key member of the Safeguarding Team, you’ll:

• Hold a manageable caseload of children and families requiring safeguarding support
• Complete timely assessments and develop effective care and protection plans
• Contribute to multi-agency working, attending core groups, strategy meetings, and reviews
• Deliver child-centred interventions with a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach
• Use your expertise to ensure safety, stability, and improved outcomes for children

This role is ideal for someone who thrives under pressure, embraces complex work, and is passionate about driving positive change.
 
 
✅ Who We’re Looking For
You’ll be an enthusiastic and dedicated Social Worker who:

• Is registered with Social Work England
• Has 4+ years post-qualified experience working in children’s services
• Understands Child Protection legislation and its practical application
• Is confident in working with children and families from diverse and vulnerable backgrounds
• Excels at relationship-building, mediation, and collaborative working
• Has a commitment to high-quality, evidence-based practice

 
 
💼 Your Responsibilities

• Complete in-depth risk and needs assessments
• Create and implement child-focused care plans that promote safety, dignity, and empowerment
• Offer guidance and support to junior team members or students
• Deliver clear, professional reports for internal and court-related proceedings

 
🌟 Why Work with Pertemps?
We offer you much more than just a role:

• A dedicated consultant with access to jobs across the UK
• Fast and easy online registration
• Weekly payroll that’s reliable and prompt
• Compliance managed for you
• Referral bonus schemes and other incentives

📍 Commutable from: Bolton, Bury , Oldham, Trafford, Ashton under Lyne, Macclesfield, Warrington, Wigan, Huddersfield, St Helen, Widnes, Altrincham,   Middleton, Urmston, Irlam, Stretford, Eccles,  Salford, Stockport, Longsight, Bradford, Chester, Runcorn, Wirral,  Rochdale, Liverpool, Skelmersdale,  Cheadle, Leigh, Blackburn, Preston, Partington, Manchester, Openshaw, Manchester, Northwich, Ellesmere Port, Tameside, Birkenhead, Wirral, Liverpool Wythenshawe, Leeds, York, Wakefield, Huddersfield, Manchester, Normanton, Pontefract, Keighley, Shipley, Batley, Bingley, Otley, Halifax, Burnley, Sheffield, Oldham, Preston, Halifax, Rotherham, Castleford and Doncaster  and more.

🔄 Not the right role for you?
We’re currently recruiting for a wide range of Qualified Social Work roles across:
IRO (Independence Reviewing Officer), BIA (Best Interest Assessor), MASH, Children Looked After, MASH, Safeguarding, Duty & Assessment,  Children in Need, Child protection,  EHCP, AMHP,  children in care, Vulnerable People, Children’s Social Work, Children with Disabilities, Fostering, youth justice practitioner,  Adult Social Work, Long Term, Mental Health,  Hospital Discharge,   Homeless Intervention, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager.

🎁 Know someone perfect for this role?
Refer them today and receive a generous bonus!
 
📞 Get in touch now to apply or learn more – we’d love to hear from you!