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Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 37 - 37 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Bolton

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Children’s Social Worker – Integrated Front Door & Looked After Children Teams 

Location: Bolton
 Organisation: Service Care Solutions

Pay Rate:

£37.00 per hour (Umbrella)
£32.74 per hour (PAYE, inclusive)
 Contract Type: Initial 3 month contract with ongoing extension opportunities
 Working Pattern: Full time, Monday to FridayService Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of one of our local authority clients within Children’s Services. We are currently seeking an experienced Children’s Social Worker to work across the Integrated Front Door (IFD) and Looked After Children (LAC) teams in Bolton.

 This role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a well structured service that places strong emphasis on high quality assessments, timely decision making, and effective multi agency working. Candidates will benefit from strong management support, clear service pathways, and a commitment to good social work practice.

 Key Responsibilities
Manage a caseload within the Integrated Front Door and Looked After Children teams in line with statutory requirements
Complete high quality assessments, including Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries
Undertake safeguarding investigations and contribute to child protection planning
Work with children who are looked after, ensuring care planning, permanence planning, and reviews are completed to a high standard
Prepare clear, evidence based reports for child protection conferences, care planning meetings, court proceedings, and looked after reviews
Work closely with partner agencies including health, education, police, and early help services to ensure timely and proportionate interventions
Maintain accurate, up to date case records in accordance with local authority procedures and statutory guidance
Engage effectively with children, young people, families, and carers to deliver child focused and outcome driven social workEssential Requirements
A recognised qualification in Social Work (Degree or equivalent)
Current Social Work England registration
Recent experience working in Children’s Services, specifically within Integrated Front Door/MASH, Child Protection, and/or Looked After Children
Strong assessment, analytical, and decision making skills
Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance, and best practice within children’s social care
Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining high professional standardsWhat the Authority Offers
Competitive pay rate with both umbrella and PAYE options
Initial 3 month contract with a strong likelihood of extension
Full time role with consistent working hours
Supportive management structure and regular supervision
Opportunity to gain experience across frontline safeguarding and children in care servicesApplicants are encouraged to apply.
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