Qualified Social Worker - Children in Care
V49109496
£35 Per Hour
Full Time
Temporary
Wigan, Greater Manchester
Social Care
Posted 2 hours ago
Expires In 29 Days
Job Description
📍 Greater Manchester
💷 £35 per hour (agency)
Are you a skilled and compassionate Qualified Social Worker ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of children in care? Join a dedicated and supportive Children in Care Team that’s passionate about early intervention and achieving the best outcomes for vulnerable children. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a service where your voice is heard, your wellbeing is prioritised, and caseloads are capped at 18. With home working flexibility, access to the local authority when needed, and a manager who truly supports their team, you’ll be well equipped to focus on what matters most – positive, sustainable change for children.
🔍 What you’ll be doing:
- Managing a capped caseload of children in care
- Carrying out high-quality assessments and reviews
- Building strong, meaningful relationships with children, families, and carers
- Working collaboratively with multi-agency partners
- Supporting care planning that promotes stability and development
- Advising and supporting unqualified staff or students when needed
✅ Who we’re looking for:
- Registered with Social Work England
- 4+ years’ experience in children's social care
- Strong understanding of CIN, CP, CLA processes and legislation
- Skilled in direct work, assessment, care planning, and multi-agency collaboration
- Creative, flexible, and forward-thinking
- Committed to continuous improvement and delivering outstanding outcomes
🤝 Why apply through Pertemps?
- Dedicated consultant with access to exclusive roles across the UK
- Easy, fully online registration process
- Weekly, reliable payroll
- Ongoing compliance and admin support
- Referral bonuses and other incentives
💬 Not the role for you? We recruit across all areas of social work including: Children in Care, Fostering, MASH, CIN, CP, CLA, EHCP, AMHP, Adults, Mental Health, Hospital Discharge, and Senior Leadership roles.
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