Social Worker - Integrated Front Door - £37ph
27 days ago
Bolton
Social Worker - Integrated Front Door (Children's Services)\n\nRate: £37 per hour (Umbrella)\nHours: 37 hours per week - Full-time\nContract Type: Temporary / Contract\n\nAbout the Role\n\nWe're looking for an experienced and dynamic Social Worker to join the Integrated Front Door (IFD) - Referral and Assessment Service in Bolton.\n\nBased at Castle Hill, this role provides a purposeful, professional duty service to children, families, and partner agencies. You'll play a key role in screening and assessing referrals, ensuring that children receive the right support at the right time - whether that's early help, a child in need plan, or statutory intervention under Section 47.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nProvide a professional duty service in line with statutory requirements and departmental policies.\nScreen and assess referrals to determine whether a Section 47 (Child Protection) enquiry or Children and Family Needs Assessment is required.\nContribute to front door duty provision, offering accurate information, advice, and guidance to families and professionals.\nArrange services and coordinate support for families requiring further intervention.\nWork collaboratively with multi-agency partners to safeguard and promote children's welfare.\nMaintain clear, timely, and accurate case records.\nDemonstrate professional curiosity, resilience, and a strong commitment to safeguarding.\nAbout You\nWe're seeking an enthusiastic and skilled practitioner who can work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-agency environment.Essential Requirements:\n\nQualified Social Worker (CQSW, DipSW, CSS, or Social Work Degree).\nRegistered (or pending registration) with Social Work England.\nStrong understanding of Children's Social Care legislation and guidance, particularly in referral, assessment, and child protection.\nProven ability to assess risk and make sound, evidence-based decisions.\nExcellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.\nMust be able to work office-based in Bolton.\nFull driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential car user post).Desirable:\n\nExperience as a Front Door / Duty Social Worker in a local authority children's service.\nFamiliarity with LiquidLogic or similar case management systems.What's on Offer\n\n£37 per hour (Umbrella)\n37 hours per week, Monday-Friday\nFree on-site parking at Castle Hill\nSupportive and collaborative management team\nOngoing professional supervision and development opportunitiesCompliance & Checks\n\nEnhanced DBS check (with barred list) required.\nReferences will be taken prior to interview.\nMust be able to provide proof of right to work in the UK.Click "Apply Now" and upload your CV detailing your relevant experience or feel free to contact me directly.\n Interviews will be arranged promptly for suitable candidates - early applications are encouraged.\n\nUsman Hameed\n\n(phone number removed) \n(url removed)\n\nCaritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy