Qualified Social Worker - Duty & Assessment

Qualified Social Worker – Duty & Assessment
📍 Location: North Manchester (Greater Manchester)
💷 Pay Rate: £35 per hour
📄 Contract Type: Agency | Full-Time

Are you a passionate and experienced Qualified Social Worker ready for your next challenge in a fast-paced frontline service? We're looking for committed professionals to join a dedicated Duty & Assessment team in North Manchester, where your work will have a direct impact on the lives of vulnerable children and their families.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and collaborative team, delivering early interventions and safeguarding services at the critical point of first contact.

🔍 About the Role In this role, you’ll be the first point of professional contact for children and families referred to social care. You will:

• Complete timely and effective Child & Family Assessments
• Respond to new referrals, ensuring children’s needs are assessed quickly and accurately
• Work closely with partner agencies including police, education, and health services
• Make decisions and take action to safeguard and promote welfare
• Plan and coordinate interventions for children in need or at risk
• Ensure all work complies with statutory timescales and best practice standards
• Support step-down to early help services where appropriate

👤 Who We’re Looking For
You will be:

• A Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England
• Experienced in Duty & Assessment, Child Protection, CIN, and Court Work
• Able to demonstrate strong risk assessment and analytical skills
• Skilled in preparing high-quality reports for court and case reviews
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-agency environment
• Proactive, resilient, and committed to achieving the best outcomes for children
• Able to work independently while contributing to a supportive team culture

✅ Key Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years post-qualified experience in children’s social care
• Confident in direct work with children and families
• Strong knowledge of Child Protection legislation and statutory responsibilities
• Skilled in engaging families, managing complex cases, and navigating court processes
• Committed to continuous improvement and reflective practice

🤝 Why Join Pertemps?

• A dedicated consultant with access to roles across the UK
• Fast, online registration
• Weekly payroll – prompt and reliable
• Referral schemes and additional incentives
• Ongoing support with compliance and career progression

📍 Easily Commutable From: Manchester, Salford, Oldham, Rochdale, Trafford, Bury, Stockport, Altrincham, Bolton, Ashton-under-Lyne, Middleton, Eccles, Stretford, Irlam, Harpurhey, Longsight, Warrington, Runcorn, Chester, Macclesfield, Huddersfield, Liverpool, Wirral, Bradford – and surrounding areas.
If this role isn’t right for you, refer a friend or colleague and earn a generous referral bonus! 💸
📞 Interested? Apply now or get in touch for more information. 👇