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 workSupporting families through the Child in Need processCompleting high-quality, child-focused assessments and plansIdentifying risk and making informed threshold decisionsWorking in partnership with multi-agency professionalsApplying 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 YouSocial Work qualification and SWE registrationMinimum 3 years' permanent post-qualified experienceExperience in duty, assessment, and CIN workStrong understanding of thresholds, risk, and statutory processesConfident decision-maker with strong analytical skillsFull UK driving licence and access to a vehicleEnhanced DBS (Children's Barred List) requiredAbout 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.
BenefitsManageable caseloads (aiming for around 20 children)£2,400 market supplement for Band 8 Social WorkersCar parking salary sacrifice scheme (£28.50 per month)Reimbursement of Social Work England registration feesStrong focus on training, development and career progressionSupportive management and reflective supervisionAdditional InformationMust be a car driverTrafford Council is not a licensed sponsorEnhanced DBS requiredLocation
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 WorkersWhy 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.
