£39 Per Hour
Full Time
Temporary
Bury, Greater Manchester
Social Care
Posted 1 hour ago
Expires In 29 Days
Job Description
📍 Location: Greater Manchester (Bolton)
💷 Pay Rate: £39 per hour
📄 Contract Type: Agency
Are you a dedicated and experienced Qualified Social Worker passionate about safeguarding children and supporting families? Bolton Council is seeking committed professionals to join their Family Safeguarding Team — and we’re looking for someone just like you.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive local authority that puts children and families at the heart of everything it does. You’ll work in a supportive, well-structured team, with access to strong management, regular supervision, and robust multi-agency partnerships.
🔍 About the Role
In this frontline safeguarding role, you will:
- Work with children and families subject to Child in Need, Child Protection, Pre-proceedings, and Court processes
- Undertake Child & Family Assessments, using professional analysis and judgement to plan effective interventions
- Ensure the safety, welfare, and long-term outcomes for children at risk of harm
- Build strong, trusting relationships with families to support meaningful and sustainable change
- Prepare detailed reports and attend court proceedings as required
- Work collaboratively with other agencies to deliver coordinated support in line with statutory guidance
👤 Who We’re Looking For
You will be:
- A Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England
- Experienced in Child Protection, Court Work, and working with vulnerable families
- Skilled in assessment, planning, and direct work with children and families
- Knowledgeable in current Child Protection legislation and safeguarding frameworks
- An excellent communicator, able to work confidently across agencies and with families
- Reflective, proactive, and committed to achieving the best outcomes for children
✅ Key Requirements
- Minimum 3 years’ post-qualifying experience
- Strong understanding of the challenges facing children at risk of abuse or neglect
- Ability to manage a varied caseload while meeting statutory deadlines
- Experience preparing high-quality reports for courts and reviews
- Confidence in using social care systems and contributing to team development
🤝 Why Join Pertemps?
- A dedicated recruitment consultant with access to exclusive roles UK-wide
- Fast and simple online registration
- Weekly payroll – prompt and reliable
- Referral bonuses and incentives 💸
- Full compliance support throughout your assignment
- Access to a wide network of temporary and long-term social work roles
📍 Easily Commutable From:
Manchester, Bolton, Wigan, Preston, Blackburn, Warrington, Bury, Chorley, Oldham, Rochdale, Leigh, Burnley, St Helens, Stockport, Altrincham, Widnes, Liverpool, Skelmersdale, Rawtenstall, and surrounding areas.
🔄 Not the Right Fit?
We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work including:
- IRO | MASH | Children Looked After | Safeguarding | Court Teams
- Children with Disabilities | EHCP | AMHP | BIA
- Fostering | Youth Justice | Mental Health | Adult Social Care
- Hospital Discharge | Homelessness | Service Management
💡 Know someone suitable? Refer a colleague and earn generous referral bonuses!
Vicki Aspinall
Vicki.Aspinall@pprsocialcare.co.uk
07484906671
Division v49
Pertemps Professional Recruitment
19 Great Winchester Street
London
Greater London
EC2N 2JA
0203 897 1477
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