via reed · 10 June 2026 ·3 days ago

Children's Senior Social Worker- Localities [Stockport MBC]

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Heaton Moor Contract GBP 78,000 – 78,000
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Our client, a Greater Manchester Council, is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join their Locality Team.

Fantastic payrate of £40 per hour!

Are you a Children's Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Responsibilities of this role:

  • Taking the lead on complex cases involving children in need, child protection, and children in care.

  • Carrying out assessments and creating plans that reflect what children and families need.

  • Supporting and guiding less experienced team members and helping them develop.

  • Working closely with teachers, health professionals, police, and other agencies to ensure coordinated support.

  • Attending and sometimes chairing meetings to coordinate care and keep plans progressing.

  • Writing clear, professional reports for court and other key meetings.

  • Helping shape team practice, including involvement in training and service improvements.

  • Keeping case records accurate, up to date, and compliant with legal and local standards.

Requirements of this role:
  • Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.

  • Must have minimum of 3 years post qualifying social work experience

Benefits of working through Reed, include:
  • Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.

  • Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.

  • Free CV building and Interview support.

  • Free DBS checks.

  • Weekly payroll.

  • PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.

  • CPD contributions.

  • Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.

  • Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.

Does this role interest you? Apply today!

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