Frontline Safeguarding in Greater Manchester: Top-Tier Rate in Salford

Role: Qualified Social Worker

Team: Child Protection (CP) & Children in Need (CIN)

Location: Salford City Council

Pay Rate: £39.00 per hour

Contract: Full-Time, Ongoing

Let's be honest: frontline safeguarding is demanding work. If you are going to commit your expertise to managing complex child protection cases, you deserve to be backed by a highly supportive local authority and compensated with a premium, top-market hourly rate.

Salford City Council is currently looking for experienced, resilient frontline Social Workers to join their busy CP/CIN teams. Known across Greater Manchester for its strong team identity and commitment to staff well-being, Salford is the ideal place to take your next career step.

The Work You'll Do

As a Safeguarding Social Worker, you will manage a varied frontline caseload, ensuring that children and young people are safe, stable, and heard:

• Robust Interventions: Co-produce, implement, and monitor comprehensive Child Protection and Child in Need plans.

• Section 47 Inquiries: Lead on complex statutory assessments and joint investigations with multi-agency partners to mitigate immediate risk.

• Legal Proceedings: Confidently handle Public Law Outline (PLO) processes, prepare legal statements, and represent the authority within court proceedings.

• Voice of the Child: Keep the young person's wishes, feelings, and cultural identity at the absolute center of every decision you make.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out?

• Premium Earning Power: A top-tier regional rate of £39.00 per hour, reflecting the value and complexity of your skillset.

• Real Team Stability: Work under an established leadership structure that ensures regular, reflective supervision and protected time for your casework.

• Hybrid Flexibility: Seamlessly manage your time with flexible hybrid options-work from home for your paperwork and utilize Salford's collaborative hubs for team meetings.

What You'll Need to Apply

• A recognized Social Work qualification and an active registration with Social Work England.

• Demonscribable post-qualifying experience within a statutory statutory Children's Safeguarding, Child Protection, or Court team.

• Strong analytical writing skills and the ability to manage tight statutory deadlines under pressure.

• A full UK driving license with access to a vehicle for community-based visits.

Fast-Track Your Application

Salford's high rates make these slots incredibly popular, and the team is looking to set up interviews immediately.

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