Children's Social Worker - Families First, Trafford
Reference: GB240626F_1782300628
Children's Social Worker - Families First, Trafford
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 a permanent Families First Social Worker based within their Children's Services.
About the Role
This opportunity sits within Families First, a frontline service responsible for duty, assessment and Child in Need (CIN) work. The service plays a key role in ensuring children and families receive the right support at the right time, preventing escalation wherever possible.
You will work across one of four locality teams (North, West, South or Central) and be responsible for:
- Undertaking duty and assessment work
- Supporting families through the Child in Need process
- Completing high-quality, child-focused assessments and plans
- Identifying risk and making informed threshold decisions
- Working in partnership with multi-agency professionals
- Applying strengths-based, relational practice to achieve sustainable outcomes
This is a fast-paced service with a strong focus on early intervention, effective decision-making, and improving outcomes for children and families.
About You
- Social Work qualification and SWE registration
- Minimum 3 years' permanent post-qualified experience
- Experience in duty, assessment, and CIN work
- Strong understanding of thresholds, risk, and statutory processes
- Confident decision-maker with strong analytical skills
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Enhanced DBS (Children's Barred List) required
About Trafford
Trafford is a values-led organisation focused on delivering high-quality services through its EPIC values - Empower, People-Centred, Inclusive and Collaborative.
The service works in a strengths-based, relational way, supporting families to make sustainable changes while ensuring children remain safe and supported.
Benefits
- Manageable caseloads (aiming for around 20 children)
- £2,400 market supplement for Band 8 Social Workers
- Car parking salary sacrifice scheme (£28.50 per month)
- Reimbursement of Social Work England registration fees
- Strong focus on training, development and career progression
- Supportive management and reflective supervision
Additional Information
- Must be a car driver
- Trafford Council is not a licensed sponsor
- Enhanced DBS required
Location
Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road, Stretford, M32 0TH
Salary
£37,280 - £42,839
- Band 7 (Level 2) or Band 8 (Level 3)
- £2,400 market supplement for Band 8 Social Workers
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-structured, supportive service where you can develop your assessment and frontline skills while making a real impact at the earliest stages of intervention.
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.