Social Worker - Duty & Assessment (family Help Team) in Tameside

Job Title: Social Worker – Duty & Assessment (Family Help Team)
Specialism: Social Worker – Children’s
Location: Tameside, UK
Salary: £39 per hour
Type: Ongoing (Part Time or Full Time)

Perks and benefits

• Hourly Pay: Earn £39 per hour, ensuring you are rewarded consistently for the vital work you do.
• Part Time / Full Time: Choose the working pattern that best supports your work‑life balance.
• Supportive Management: Benefit from experienced and encouraging leadership focused on your growth and wellbeing.
• Professional Development: Access learning opportunities that support continued skill development in Children’s Services.
• Modern IT & Admin Support: Work efficiently with up‑to‑date systems and dedicated administrative assistance.

What you will do

• Respond promptly and effectively to incoming referrals, making informed threshold decisions in line with safeguarding criteria.
• Complete Child and Family Assessments within statutory timescales, identifying risks, needs, and strengths.
• Develop and implement robust care and support plans while managing a busy and varied caseload.
• Work directly with children and families, building meaningful relationships and delivering timely interventions.
• Collaborate closely with multi‑agency partners including police, health, and education professionals.
• Contribute to strategy discussions, meetings, and decision‑making forums.
• Maintain accurate, high‑quality case records and support audit and quality assurance activity.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England.
• Substantial experience within Children’s Services, particularly Duty and Assessment, Child in Need, and Child Protection.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and statutory frameworks.
• Confident managing complex cases in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and report‑writing skills.

Desirable experience includes working within a local authority, familiarity with systems such as Liquidlogic or Mosaic, court work exposure, and holding a driving licence with access to a vehicle.

Why Tameside

Tameside offers a rewarding blend of professional opportunity and quality of life. With a strong community spirit, access to green spaces, and excellent transport links to Greater Manchester, the borough provides an ideal environment for social workers to thrive. Tameside’s commitment to supporting families and developing its workforce makes it a great place to build a meaningful career while enjoying a balanced lifestyle.

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Apply now to join the Social Worker – Duty & Assessment (Family Help Team) in Tameside and take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel.