Children's Social worker - Family Safeguarding

Children’s Social Worker – Family Safeguarding Service
Location: Bury
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Contract: 3 months, potential to be extended
Office/Remote: 3 days in the office, hybrid working available

We are working with Bury Council and are seeking 2 experienced Children’s Social Workers to join their Family Safeguarding Service. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic team supporting children and families through child protection (CP), children in need (CiN), and court proceedings.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of children and families, including Child Protection (CP) and Children in Need (CiN) cases.
• Undertake statutory court work and contribute to care proceedings as required.
• Conduct assessments, develop support plans, and monitor outcomes for children and families.
• Work collaboratively with a multi-agency team including health, education, and other social care professionals.
• Maintain high-quality records and ensure compliance with safeguarding policies and statutory requirements.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England (SWE) registration.
• Experience in child protection, CiN, and court work.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and statutory social work practice.
• Excellent communication, assessment, and case management skills.
• Ability to work in a hybrid model with 3 days in the office.

Why Join Bury Family Safeguarding Service?

• Work within a dedicated multi-agency safeguarding team.
• Make a real difference to children and families at critical points in their lives.
• Enjoy a supportive team environment with professional development opportunities.

If you are a qualified Social Worker with experience in safeguarding and statutory work, you can apply directly by sending you up to date CV to Nicola.mansfield@servicecare.org.uk or you can call me directly on 01772 208964

Referral Bonus:
Do you know other social workers who would be a great fit for this role? You could earn £350 for every successful candidate you refer!