Qualified Social Worker – Court

Full Time 68640.00 - 68640.00

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Qualified Social Worker – Court
Location: Greater Manchester
Pay Rate: £33 per hour
Flexible Working Available

Are you an experienced and passionate Qualified Social Worker looking to make a real impact in children's lives?
We’re recruiting on behalf of a progressive and supportive Local Authority in Greater Manchester, seeking skilled Social Workers to join their Court & Locality Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a varied caseload that includes Children in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and Care Proceedings.
Enjoy true flexibility — as long as you meet your statutory requirements and complete visits, you manage your own diary.
The Role
You’ll be:

Managing a diverse caseload of CIN, CP, and court-involved families
Conducting robust assessments and planning effective interventions
Writing high-quality reports for case conferences and court
Building trusted relationships with children, families, and partner agencies
Championing child-centred practice and securing long-term positive outcomes

✅ What We’re Looking For
We want to hear from Social Workers who are:

Registered with Social Work England
Degree or equivalent in SOCIAL WORK
Experienced (4+ years PQ) in safeguarding, court, and statutory children’s work
Confident in child protection legislation and local authority procedures
Excellent at building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with children and families
Collaborative team players who thrive in multi-agency settings
Flexible, resilient, and passionate about improving outcomes

In This Role, You Will:

Undertake assessments of risk and need
Deliver individualised care and protection plans
Use your communication skills to achieve the best outcomes
Support and mentor students or less experienced staff
Promote dignity, diversity, and child-centred planning in all you do

Why Work with Pertemps?

A dedicated recruitment consultant with access to nationwide roles
Fast, hassle-free registration process
Weekly payroll – prompt and reliable
Referral scheme – generous bonuses for recommending colleagues
Ongoing compliance and admin support so you can focus on what matters

Ideal for commuters from:
Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Telford, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Stoke-on-Trent, Worcester, Tamworth, Dudley, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, and surrounding areas across the Midlands.
We also recruit for a wide range of roles in Children’s and Adults’ Social Care, including:
IROs, BIA, MASH,CLA, Child Protection, Early Intervention, Adults Teams, Team Managers, Heads of Service, and more.
Not looking right now? Refer a colleague or friend and earn a generous referral bonus!
Interested? Contact us today to apply or learn more — your next opportunity could be just one conversation away.

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