Experienced Social Worker - Support & Protect
14 days ago
Manchester
Experienced Social Worker - Support & Protection, Children’s Services • Location: Greater Manchester, • Salary Range: £40,777 - £42,839 per annum, • Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, • Work within the First Response Service or Support and Protect Service, handling cases that may involve child protection, care proceedings, and private law applications., • Engage in strength-based, relational, and restorative practice to support children and families., • Collaborate closely with multi-agency partners to enhance service delivery and respond to current reforms., • Conduct thorough assessments, direct interventions, and provide effective support to manage complex family situations., • Maintain high-quality, person-centred service across all written and verbal communications, including reports, assessments, and court evidence.Required Skills & Qualifications, • Minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience in social work, preferably within children’s services., • Strong ability to work creatively and effectively, making a real difference in complex family dynamics., • Excellent team player with a person-centred approach, evident in all professional outputs., • Ability to engage effectively with children, young people, and families who may have challenging life experiences., • Commitment to professional development and adherence to the highest ethical standards.Benefits, • Competitive salary range of £40,777 - £42,839 per annum., • 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after 5 years, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days yearly., • Flexible working options including the ability to work from home and flex hours, plus up to 13 flexi days yearly., • Enrolment in a defined benefits pension scheme with substantial employer contributions., • Additional benefits including Cycle to Work and Car Lease Schemes, access to parental and special leave, retail discounts, and home technology schemes through salary sacrifice.