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Date Added: Fri 06/03/2026

Children's Social Worker- Safeguarding 0-25 Infant Team

Greater Manchester, UK
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Company: REED

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: £39.00 per hour

Our client, a Greater Manchester council is seeking a Children's Social Worker to join their Safeguarding Team.

Fantastic payrate of £39 per hour!

Are you a Children's Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community?

Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Responsibilities of this role:

  • Work directly with children, young people, families and carers to support informed decision-making, clarify needs and contribute to service planning.
  • Identify, assess and manage safeguarding risks, including investigating concerns of neglect, abuse or ill-treatment and arranging accommodation where required.
  • Act as Lead Professional for children subject to statutory intervention, undertaking assessment, planning, review and permanence planning with the child at the centre.
  • Apply critical reflection, analysis, professional judgement and authority to intervene appropriately to promote independence, prevent harm and protect children.
  • Manage a complex caseload, maintaining statutory responsibilities including case recording, reports, chronologies and providing evidence in court proceedings.
  • Work effectively within multi-agency and inter-professional partnerships to support assessment, care planning and protection.
  • Uphold professional values, ethical practice, anti-discriminatory principles and corporate parenting responsibilities, while contributing to performance standards and continuous improvement.
  • Support the professional development of others through supervision, mentoring and leadership, and promote health, safety and wellbeing in the workplace.

Requirements of this role:

  • Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England
  • Must have minimum of 3 years post qualifying social work experience

Benefits of working through Reed, include:

  • Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.
  • Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.
  • Free CV building and Interview support.
  • Free DBS checks.
  • Weekly payroll.
  • PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.
  • CPD contributions.
  • Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.
  • Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.

Does this role interest you? Apply today!

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