Designated Safeguarding & Child Protection Officer

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Job Description


Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.

Our Client, Rochdale Council, is seeking a Designated Safeguarding & Child Protection Officer to join their service!

Fantastic payrate of £46 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:

  • Lead on safeguarding and child protection within the organisation
  • Identify, record, and respond to safeguarding concerns
  • Make referrals to children’s social care and other agencies
  • Liaise with professionals (social workers, police, health, schools)
  • Ensure policies and procedures are followed
  • Support staff on safeguarding issues
  • Maintain confidential records
  • Promote a safe culture for children and vulnerable people

Requirements of this role:

  • Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
  • Must have a Social Work qualification (Diploma in social work, social work degree or equivalent)
  • Must have minimum of 3 years Post Qualifying experience working as a social worker

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

Does this role interest you? Apply today!

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Job Description:

Job Description

Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.

Our Client, Rochdale Council, is seeking a Designated Safeguarding & Child Protection Officer to join their service!

Fantastic payrate of £46 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:

  • Lead on safeguarding and child protection within the organisation
  • Identify, record, and respond to safeguarding concerns
  • Make referrals to children’s social care and other agencies
  • Liaise with professionals (social workers, police, health, schools)
  • Ensure policies and procedures are followed
  • Support staff on safeguarding issues
  • Maintain confidential records
  • Promote a safe culture for children and vulnerable people

Requirements of this role:

  • Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
  • Must have a Social Work qualification (Diploma in social work, social work degree or equivalent)
  • Must have minimum of 3 years Post Qualifying experience working as a social worker

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

Does this role interest you? Apply today!

Posted: May 8th, 2026