Children's Social Worker- Front Door

Our Client, a Greater Manchester council, is seeking a Children's Social Worker to join their Front Door Team.

Fantastic payrate of £35 per hour!

Are you a Children's Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Responsibilities of this role:

• Act as a first point of professional response for contacts and referrals concerning children and families
• Undertake high-quality assessments in line with statutory duties under the Children Act 1989 and 2004
• Make timely, proportionate decisions to safeguard children and promote their wellbeing
• Work closely with MASH partners, early help services, and other agencies to triage and progress cases
• Identify levels of risk and need, initiating appropriate interventions or signposting to services
• Complete clear, analytical, and timely case recording and documentation
• Participate in strategy discussions, safeguarding enquiries, and decision-making forums
• Engage confidently with children, families, and professionals in often complex and high-pressure situations
• Contribute to a supportive team culture and reflective practice

Requirements of this role:

• Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
• Must have minimum of 3 years post qualifying social work experience

Benefits of working through Reed, include:

• Provide strong operational leadership to the Front Door team, ensuring all contacts and referrals are screened promptly and in line with statutory thresholds.
• Oversee high-quality decision-making, giving timely management direction on safeguarding concerns, strategy discussions, and next steps for children and families.
• Manage, support, and develop a team of Social Workers and Senior Practitioners through regular supervision, coaching, and performance oversight.
• Ensure all assessments, information-gathering, and safety planning are completed to a high standard and within required timescales.
• Lead multi-agency collaboration with partners such as police, health, and education to ensure swift information sharing and coordinated safeguarding responses.
• Monitor workloads, allocate cases effectively, and maintain clear systems to ensure compliance with statutory guidance and local procedures.
• Use data and performance insights to drive continuous improvement, identifying areas for development and embedding best practice within the service.
• Promote a culture of reflective practice, professional curiosity, and child-centred decision-making across the team.

Does this role interest you? Apply today!