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Qualified Social Worker | Looked After Children

United Kingdom, Bury 34.00 - 35.00 GBP / Hour · Job Posted May 29, 2026
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Are you a committed Qualified Social Worker? If you have a passion for providing first-class support to children's services, we have a fantastic locum social work opportunity based within a 'Looked After Children' team in the Bury, Greater Manchester area.

Job Responsibility

  • Managing a complex caseload within the 'Looked After Children' team
  • Providing a high-quality, effective social work service to respond to the needs of children and their families in a timely manner and within statutory guidelines
  • Assessing, planning and delivering focused interventions to safeguard children and promote positive outcomes

Requirements

  • 1-3 years' experience of working within a similar social work setting
  • A diploma/degree in social work
  • Registration with Social Work England
  • Evidence of working with a complex caseload

What we offer

  • A dedicated consultant - one point of contact
  • Frequent CPD/Training via an online portal
  • A weekly payroll
  • Work within with a top local authority
  • Updates on locum posts within your locality
  • Up to £300 in vouchers for referring a friend or colleague (T&Cs apply)
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