Children's Social Worker - LAC Team
Job in
Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9, England, UK
Listed on 2026-01-16
Listing for:
Reed
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-16
Job specializations:
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Child Care/Nanny
Child Development/Support -
Social Work
Child Development/Support, Family Advocacy & Support Services
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Our Client, Manchester City Council, is seeking an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join their Team.
Fantastic payrate of £35 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:- To undertake statutory social work with children who are Looked After, providing support, assessment of their ongoing and changing needs and interventions which will secure their welfare.
- To undertake assessmentsory of the needs of children, their families and formulate plans for those children in accordance with statutory responsibilities and departmental policies.
- As the Social Worker you will attend any Court hearings as appropriate and give evidence when necessary.
- To ensure timescales are met for Court reports and panel papers when necessary.
- To ensure each child has a detailed Care Plan which can be presented to Review, in consultation with the team manager.
- To promote placement stability and permanence for looked after children.
- To maximise the life chances of looked after children through education, health care and leisure opportunities.
- The Social Worker needs to ensure child protection procedures and processes are followed in relation to looked after children.
- Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
- Must have a Social Work qualification (Diploma in social work, social work degree or equivalent)
- Must have minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience as a Social Worker
- 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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