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Children's Social Worker - LAC Team

Job in Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9, England, UK
Listing for: Reed
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-16
Job specializations:
  • Child Care/Nanny
    Child Development/Support
  • Social Work
    Child Development/Support, Family Advocacy & Support Services
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 35 GBP Hourly GBP 35.00 HOUR
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.
Requirements of this role:
  • 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
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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