Children's Social Worker - Trafford
Reference: GB240626E_1782300069
Trafford Social Worker
Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK.
Caritas Recruitment is working with Trafford Council to recruit permanent Social Workers across locality teams in Altrincham, Stretford and Sale. These roles sit within the Support & Protection service, working with children and families at Child Protection and care proceedings stage.
Salary
£37,280 - £42,839
- Band 7 (Level 2) or Band 8 (Level 3)
- £2,400 market supplement for Band 8 Social Workers
About the Role
You will join a dedicated Support & Protection service working with children and families where risk has escalated and longer-term, complex intervention is required. The service focuses on achieving sustainable change, enabling children to remain safely within their families wherever possible.
Your work will include:
- Managing cases across Child Protection and Care Proceedings
- Undertaking assessments and developing clear, outcome-focused plans
- Supporting families through complex and high-risk situations
- Working collaboratively with multi-agency partners
- Representing the Local Authority in legal proceedings
- Carrying out relational, strengths-based practice to improve long-term outcomes
The service is committed to manageable caseloads of around 20 children, supporting quality practice and better outcomes.
About You
- Social Work qualification and SWE registration
- Minimum 3 years' post-qualified experience in children's services
- Strong background in safeguarding, CP, and court work
- Ability to manage complex caseloads and make sound risk-based decisions
- Full UK driving licence and access to a car
- Enhanced DBS (Children's Barred List) required
About Trafford
Trafford is a forward-thinking authority with a strong vision to reduce inequalities and support communities to thrive. The service promotes a strengths-based, relational approach, ensuring children are supported in the least intrusive way wherever possible.
You will be part of a values-driven organisation built around:
- Empowerment
- Being people-centred
- Inclusion
- Collaboration
Benefits
- Market supplement for experienced Social Workers
- Manageable caseloads (approx. 20 children)
- Reimbursement of Social Work England registration fees
- Car parking salary sacrifice scheme (£28.50 per month)
- Strong focus on wellbeing, training, and career development
- Supportive management and supervision
- Structured learning and progression opportunities
Additional Information
- Must be a car driver
- Trafford Council is not a licensed sponsor (no visa sponsorship available)
Why Apply?
This is a great opportunity to join a stable and supportive service, working with families where you can make a real, lasting impact while benefiting from manageable caseloads and a strong development culture.
For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - [email protected] / 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.