Qualified Social Worker – Assessment Team
📍 Location: Greater Manchester
💷 Pay Rate: £37 per hour
🔒 Contract Type: Agency

Are you a passionate and experienced Qualified Social Worker looking for your next challenge? Join a high-performing Assessment Team in Greater Manchester, where your work will make a real and lasting impact on children and families.
We’re recruiting on behalf of a forward-thinking local authority that values support, development, and strong team culture. You’ll be part of a busy but supportive environment that empowers early intervention and promotes sustainable positive change.

🔍 The Role
As a key member of the Assessment Team, you will:

Carry out Child & Family Assessments to determine risk, protection needs, and necessary interventions.
Work directly with children, families, and partner agencies including health, education, and police.
Manage a varied caseload, including Child in Need, Child Protection, Pre-Proceedings, and Court Work.
Create and implement tailored care plans that promote early help, community support, and lasting improvement.
Maintain accurate records and contribute to care planning and reviews, ensuring the best outcomes for every child.

👤 Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a Qualified Social Worker who is:

Registered with Social Work England
Experienced in working with children and families from vulnerable backgrounds
Confident in delivering high-quality assessments and working in multi-agency settings
Skilled in direct work, with excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
Knowledgeable in Child Protection legislation, and passionate about early intervention
Able to work creatively, flexibly, and reflectively in a fast-paced team
Committed to delivering services that are person-centred, empowering, and culturally sensitive
Minimum 2 years’ post-qualifying experience

🤝 What You’ll Receive

Regular 1:1 and group supervision
Supportive management with a positive team culture
Opportunity to work in a collaborative and dynamic environment
Access to community-based services to ensure a seamless transition out of social care where appropriate

💼 Why Work With Pertemps?

A dedicated consultant with access to exclusive roles across the UK
Simple, fully online registration process
Weekly, reliable payroll
Referral bonuses and incentives
Ongoing compliance and support throughout your placement

📍 Easily Commutable From:
Manchester, Salford, Trafford, Bolton, Oldham, Rochdale, Wigan, Bury, Stockport, Tameside, Warrington, Huddersfield, Leeds, Liverpool, and surrounding areas.

🔄 Looking for Something Else?
We recruit for a wide range of Qualified Social Work roles across Adults and Children’s Services, including:

IRO (Independent Reviewing Officer)
MASH & Safeguarding
Children Looked After (CLA)
EHCP & Children with Disabilities
Adult Mental Health & Hospital Discharge
Team Manager & Service Manager Roles

Or refer a colleague – we offer generous referral bonuses!

📞 Ready to apply or want to find out more?
Contact us today and take the next step in your social work career!

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