Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker?

Do you have experience working within a busy team?

Yes?

Randstad are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join Bury Council's Family Safeguarding team. This is a full time role offering a fantastic pay rate of £37 per hour.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Mileage reimbursement
• Supervision
• Competitive rates of pay
• Weekly pay
• One committed and dedicated point of contact
• An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer to us (T&Cs apply)
• A full range of free training available
• Access to 100's of discounts on the Happi App
• Access to free healthcare and financial advice through the Happi App

Responsibilities:

• Undertake assessments of children and families under the Children Act 1989, including Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and Looked After Children (LAC) cases.
• Develop, implement, and review Child Protection Plans, CIN Plans, and Care Plans, ensuring they are outcome-focused and meet the needs of the child and family.
• Maintain a manageable caseload, ensuring all statutory timescales are met for visits, reviews, and assessments.
• Complete court reports, parenting assessments, and viability assessments for care proceedings and contribute to Public Law Outline (PLO) processes.
• Chair and contribute to multi-agency meetings, ensuring robust safeguarding and support plans are in place.
• Conduct Section 47 (child protection) investigations, working alongside police and partner agencies to assess risk and take appropriate protective action.
• Work collaboratively with parents, families, and partner agencies to reduce risk and promote family resilience while ensuring the child's welfare is paramount.
• Use a strength-based approach to empower families and provide interventions that prevent children from entering the care system where possible.
• Escalate cases where necessary to ensure timely interventions and the safety of children at risk of significant harm.
• Work within the Family Safeguarding Model, engaging with domestic abuse specialists, mental health practitioners, substance misuse workers, and partner agencies to provide a holistic approach to safeguarding.
• Undertake direct work with children and families, ensuring their voices are heard and their wishes and feelings are reflected in care planning.
• Support families to make sustainable changes through tailored interventions, parenting programs, and support services.
• Liaise with schools, health professionals, police, courts, and voluntary sector organisations to ensure coordinated and effective support for families.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records in line with statutory guidance and local policies.
• Prepare high-quality reports for court, case conferences, and statutory reviews, ensuring they are evidence-based and child-focused.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, policies, and procedures, including Working Together to Safeguard Children, The Children Act 1989/2004, and local safeguarding procedures.
• Participate in supervision, training, and reflective practice to continuously improve skills and practice.
• Contribute to team meetings, service development, and quality assurance processes, sharing best practices to improve outcomes for children and families.
• Provide support and guidance to newly qualified social workers (ASYE) and contribute to the development of best practice in the team.

Requirements:

• Social Work Degree or equivalent
• Social Work England registered
• Enhanced DBS

Experience:

• Children

If you have any further questions, or wish to apply for this role then please contact Hannah on 0330 024 8775 otherwise Apply Below and I will be in touch soon.

Are you thinking about a change in your career but not sure about this role? Whether you are an existing candidate, new to the locum market and are exploring some options or looking for a new permanent role, we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility. If you wish to discuss this further please call 0330 024 8775 and we would be happy to have a confidential discussion.

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