Social Worker - Families First Team in Trafford Park, Lancashire

JOB-20240819-db742659

Social Worker – Families First Team

Specialism: Social Worker – Children’s Services
Location: Trafford, UK
Salary: £35.00 per hour
Contract: Ongoing Locum
Schedule: Part Time / Full Time

Job overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Worker to join the Families First Team in Trafford. This ongoing locum role offers flexibility across part-time and full-time working arrangements and an attractive hourly rate of £35.00.

You will play a key role within Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council’s Families First Service, working primarily with vulnerable children and young people, including Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC). The post focuses on early help, safeguarding, and targeted interventions to improve outcomes and promote stability for children and families. This is a rewarding opportunity for a committed practitioner to make a meaningful and lasting impact.

Perks and benefits

• Part-time / full-time flexibility: Shape your working pattern to suit your lifestyle while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• Competitive hourly rate: Earn £35.00 per hour, reflecting your skills, experience, and professional contribution.
• Professional development: Access ongoing training and learning opportunities to support best practice and career progression.
• Supportive team environment: Work within a collaborative, forward-thinking service where professional insight and reflective practice are valued.
• Career progression opportunities: Gain experience within a well-structured local authority service with opportunities to broaden your expertise.

What you will do

• Manage a caseload of children and young people, with a particular focus on Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC).
• Complete high-quality assessments, plans, and interventions in line with statutory requirements and Families First pathways.
• Provide specialist safeguarding and care planning support for UASC, ensuring their welfare and best interests are prioritised.
• Promote stability, resilience, and positive outcomes for children, ensuring their views, wishes, and feelings inform all decision-making.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partner agencies to meet the holistic needs of children and families.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and timely reports for statutory meetings, reviews, and other formal processes.
• Identify, assess, and manage safeguarding concerns effectively, maintaining comprehensive and up-to-date case records.

Why Trafford?

Trafford offers a vibrant and diverse working environment, combining excellent transport links, green spaces, and a strong sense of community. With a balance of urban living and open spaces, Trafford provides an excellent quality of life alongside rewarding professional opportunities within children’s services.

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