Social Worker - Child Protection & Children in Need (CP/CIN)

• Location: Salford, Greater Manchester

• Authority: Salford City Council (Children's Services)

• Pay Rate:£39.00 per hour (Umbrella)

• Contract: Full-Time Locum Assignment

• Working Pattern: Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for a high-paying, supportive locum assignment in Greater Manchester?

Salford City Council is recruiting a dedicated Social Worker to join their Child Protection & Children in Need (CP/CIN) Service. Offering an attractive pay rate of £39.00 per hour, this role is ideal for a skilled practitioner with a proven track record in statutory child protection, risk management, and outcome-focused care planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Statutory Case Management: Hold and manage a varied caseload of Child in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) cases, delivering high-quality, outcome-focused interventions.

• Child & Family Assessments: Complete robust, timely assessments, identifying risk factors and establishing clear safety plans for vulnerable children.

• Multi-Agency Leadership: Chair core group meetings, lead CIN reviews, and work closely with multi-agency partners across health, education, and police to ensure robust safeguarding.

• Court & PLO Awareness: Support pre-proceedings and legal processes under the Public Law Outline (PLO) framework where necessary to achieve permanence and stability.

What We Are Looking For:

• Qualifications & SWE: Recognised Social Work qualification with active Social Work England (SWE) registration.

• Statutory CP/CIN Experience: Proven post-qualifying experience within statutory Children's Social Care (CP/CIN, Assessment, or Safeguarding teams).

• Risk & Threshold Assessment: Sound knowledge of statutory child protection frameworks, risk management, and signs of safety practice models.

• Mobility: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for community and family visits across Salford.

Why Apply?

• Top Hourly Rate: Earn £39.00 per hour.

• Supportive Environment: Work within a collaborative Greater Manchester authority with manageable workloads and reflective supervision.

• Flexible Balance: Benefit from modern hybrid working arrangements.

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