10 jobs found in Prestwich

Our client Salford City council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their MASH team. Job Purpose To work within the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) by screening, assessing, and responding to contacts and referrals relating to children and young people. The role involves gathering and analysing information from partner agencies to identify levels of risk and ensure timely safeguarding interventions. Key Responsibilities Receive, screen, and triage contacts and referrals regarding children and families. Undertake timely safeguarding assessments in line with statutory guidance and local procedures. Assess the level of risk, harm, and need using professional judgement. Determine appropriate thresholds for intervention under: Early Help Child in Need Child Protection Looked After Children Make recommendations for appropriate services or statutory intervention. Complete accurate, timely, and high-quality case recordings and assessments. Work collaboratively with...

Supervising Social Worker - Kinship Fostering Team 📍 Manchester City Council 💰 Up to £35 per hour 📅 Full-Time | Ongoing Contract 🏆 Work for an Outstanding Local Authority Make a Lasting Difference for Children Manchester City Council's Children's Services have been rated Outstanding by OFSTED, and we are currently looking for an experienced Supervising Social Worker to join the highly regarded Kinship Fostering Team. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a vital role in helping children remain connected to their families by assessing, supporting and developing kinship foster placements that provide stability, safety and positive outcomes. If you have strong assessment skills, fostering experience and a passion for supporting children within their wider family network, we'd love to hear from you. The Role As a Supervising Social Worker within the Kinship Fostering Team, you will: Complete comprehensive kinship fostering assessments Undertake court-directed assessments...

Business Analyst | £390 per day | Inside IR35 | Part time or full time available We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst to support an organisational review and improvement focused project within a public sector environment. The role will involve assessing departmental performance, reviewing current ways of working and translating findings into clear documentation, recommendations and practical improvement options for senior stakeholders. Key experience required: • Strong Business Analysis experience within change, transformation or service improvement • Experience assessing departmental or operational performance • Process mapping experience, including as is and to be processes • Stakeholder interviews, workshops and requirements gathering • Data analysis, benchmarking and root cause analysis • Ability to produce clear documentation, recommendations and actionable improvement options • Experience working with senior stakeholders • Public sector, policing,...

Duty & Assessment Social Worker - Bury Council Location: Bury, Greater Manchester Rate: Up to £39 per hour (Umbrella) - depending on experience Hours: 37 hours per week - Full-time Contract Type: Agency / Temporary Overview Caritas Recruitment is urgently seeking an experienced Social Worker to join Bury Council's Duty & Assessment Team. This is a front-line role responsible for managing referrals, conducting assessments, and carrying out statutory duties to safeguard children and families. You'll work in a fast-paced, high-performing team dealing with new referrals, strategy discussions, and Section 47 enquiries. Please note: Candidates must have a minimum of 4 years' post-qualification experience in a Duty & Assessment or Front Door team. Applications not meeting this requirement will not be considered. Key Responsibilities Manage a Duty & Assessment caseload, responding to new referrals and undertaking assessments in line with statutory requirements....

Social Worker - MASH / Integrated Front Door (Children's Services) Rate: £37 per hour (Umbrella) Hours: 37 hours per week - Full-time Contract Type: Temporary / Contract About the Role We're looking for an experienced and dynamic Social Worker to join the Integrated Front Door (IFD) - Referral and Assessment Service in Bolton. Based at Castle Hill, this role provides a purposeful, professional duty service to children, families, and partner agencies. You'll play a key role in screening and assessing referrals, ensuring that children receive the right support at the right time - whether that's early help, a child in need plan, or statutory intervention under Section 47. Key Responsibilities Provide a professional duty service in line with statutory requirements and departmental policies. Screen and assess referrals to determine whether a Section 47 (Child Protection) enquiry or Children and Family Needs Assessment is required. Contribute to front door duty provision, offering...

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for a Family Time/Childcare Worker to join Cheshire East Council on an initial 3-6 month temporary contract. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Key Responsibilities * Supervise contact sessions between children and their parents or family members * Ensure all interactions are safe, appropriate, and child-centred * Provide a supportive and neutral presence during visits * Observe and accurately record behaviour, interactions, and any concerns * Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns appropriately * Set up and prepare contact spaces to ensure a welcoming environment * Manage difficult situations calmly and professionally * Work closely with social workers, family support teams, and other professionals * Promote positive communication and healthy relationships where appropriate Requirements: * Experience working with children or vulnerable individuals * Good...

Senior Practitioner - Children's Services Tameside Council 📍 Tameside, Greater Manchester 💷 £40 per Hour 📅 Full-Time | Hybrid Working 📋 Ongoing Agency Contract Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Social Work Career? Tameside Council is seeking an experienced and ambitious Senior Practitioner to join its Children's Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished social worker looking to combine high-quality casework with leadership, mentoring and practice development within a supportive and forward-thinking local authority. If you are passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families while supporting the development of less experienced practitioners, we would love to hear from you. he Role As a Senior Practitioner, you will: ✔ Hold and manage a complex caseload involving children and families ✔ Support and mentor Social Workers within the team ✔ Provide guidance on safeguarding, assessment and care planning ✔ Lead on complex...

Social Worker - Looked After Children - Blackburn - £40 per hour Caritas are currently recruiting an experienced Social Worker to join the Looked After Children Team based in Blackburn. The successful Social Worker would be ambitious and effective in practice to help change lives and make a sustainable difference. You should be knowledgeable of and have experience with Looked After Children processes, have two plus years' experience working as a social worker and understand systemic family therapy. Benefits as a Looked After Children Social Worker include: Progression opportunities Flexible working available Supportive team and management Competitive pay rate Long contracts for good performance Duties as a Looked After Children Social Worker include: Provide court reports for cases in care proceedings Involve and consult with clients and their families in all matters relating to their welfare and development. Ensure, with other staff and volunteers that people from ethnic...

Family Help Social Worker | Blackburn with Darwen Children's Services | £39 per Hour Sheldon Phillips are working in partnership with Blackburn with Darwen Children's Services to recruit experienced Family Help Social Workers to join their innovative and highly regarded Family Help Service. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted, Blackburn with Darwen has been at the forefront of children's social care reform, introducing its Family Help model two years ahead of the national rollout. This forward-thinking approach has transformed how families receive support, creating a preventative, relationship-based service that has already contributed to a 25% reduction in families escalating to Child Protection or Pre-Proceedings. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced safeguarding practitioners who enjoy completing high-quality assessments while building meaningful relationships with children and families through longer-term Child in Need and Child Protection work. Role Overview As a Family...

Social Worker – Children in Our Care (Court Team) | Blackburn with Darwen Children's Services | £39 per Hour Sheldon Phillips are working in partnership with Blackburn with Darwen Children's Services to recruit an experienced Social Worker to join their Children in Our Care (CIOC) Court Team on a long-term agency contract. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted in its full ILACS inspection, Blackburn with Darwen continues to invest in high-quality social work practice and positive outcomes for children. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner with a strong background in care proceedings, court work and permanency planning to join a supportive and well-established service. This role is primarily focused on care proceedings and court work, supporting children who are subject to ongoing legal proceedings and ensuring all statutory responsibilities and court-directed actions are completed within required timescales. Whilst there may be some involvement with children who...