Qualified Children's Safeguarding Social Worker (Locum)

Posted 10 days 21 hours ago by Adult Social Care

£40,000 - £60,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Social Care Jobs
Lancashire, Manchester, United Kingdom, M21 0
Job Description
Qualified Children's Safeguarding Social Worker (Locum)
  • 4th Mar 2026 Greater Manchester
  • Qualified Children's Safeguarding Social Worker (Locum)
  • Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council
  • £39 per hour
  • Safeguarding & Support Team
  • 5 Positions Available

Ready to make a real impact where it matters most? Tameside MBC is looking for resilient, experienced, and autonomous Social Workers to join their Safeguarding & Support team. You'll manage a varied and meaningful caseload including Child in Need, Child Protection, pre-proceedings and Court work-supported by a stable, permanent leadership team committed to continuous improvement. Following a positive recent Ofsted monitoring visit (January), Tameside is on an ambitious improvement journey-and you'll be part of shaping that progress.

The Role

This is primarily office-based, with some flexibility for home working (agreed with your Team Manager). Full-time hours worked across 5 days preferred.

Responsibilities
  • Complete assessments for Children in Need, Child Protection and cared-for children
  • Coordinate multi-agency support plans
  • Undertake statutory visits, reviews and direct work
  • Prepare high-quality reports for Panels and Court
  • Build meaningful relationships with children and families
  • Promote and respect children's cultural, religious and linguistic identities
  • Maintain accurate records and meet statutory requirements
  • Engage in supervision, training and CPD
What We're Looking For
  • Qualified Social Worker
  • Registered with Social Work England
  • Strong safeguarding and court experience
  • Able to work independently and manage complex cases
  • 5 years' references (employment gaps will be checked)
  • Relevant qualifications as per JD/PS
  • £39 per hour competitive locum rate
  • Supportive and stable leadership
  • Clear improvement plan with opportunity to influence change
  • Positive service momentum following recent Ofsted feedback

If you're an experienced safeguarding practitioner ready to contribute to meaningful service development - drop me a message at (url removed) or give me a ring on (phone number removed)

Job Info
  • Job Title: Qualified Children's Safeguarding Social Worker (Locum)