Children’s Social Worker [Stockport MBC] – GM Collaboration

Overview

Children’s Social Worker – Stockport MBC – GM Collaboration (Contract)

Are you a dedicated Children’s Social Worker seeking a rewarding opportunity in Stockport? We are recruiting for a Children’s Social Worker to join our Kinship Care Team on a 2-week contract. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and their families, in a supportive environment that values expertise and commitment.

Responsibilities

• Support and supervise Kinship Foster Carers to promote stable placements
• Conduct viability assessments to determine suitability for kinship care
• Complete Regulation 24 assessments to facilitate minimal intervention and support plans
• Manage duty tasks on a rota basis, providing timely responses to child safeguarding concerns
• Maintain comprehensive case records and ensure adherence to regulatory standards
• Collaborate effectively with multi-agency teams to safeguard children
• Ensure compliance with all statutory responsibilities and safeguarding policies

Candidate Requirements

• Hold a valid Social Work qualification (e.g., BA/MA in Social Work)
• At least 5 years of relevant social work experience
• Previous experience working with kinship care or related fields is highly desirable
• Clear references covering the last 5 years
• Ability to complete viability and Regulation 24 assessments accurately
• Strong communication, organisational, and conflict resolution skills
• Pass all compliance checks and DfE recommendation questions

Benefits

• £250 Training Allowance
• Dedicated Specialist Consultant providing ongoing support
• We work with thousands of clients nationwide, securing flexible opportunities
• Daily payroll runs ensuring timely payments
• Free candidate registration process
• Referral and Loyalty Bonus Schemes
• Sign-up Bonus available
• Free compliance checks to streamline your application process

Salary / Pay Rate

Competitive daily pay rate (please contact us for specific details)

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