Manchester - Social Worker - Complex Safeguarding Team
Manchester City Council is currently seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Complex Safeguarding Team. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working within a well-established local authority.
Role Details:
Location: Greenheys Police Station, Charles Halle Road
Pay Rate: Up to £35.00 per hour (Umbrella)
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of complex safeguarding cases involving children at risk of significant harm, exploitation, and abuse.
- Undertake comprehensive Child & Family Assessments, Section 47 enquiries, and risk assessments in line with statutory guidance.
- Identify and respond to complex safeguarding concerns, including child sexual exploitation (CSE), child criminal exploitation (CCE), contextual safeguarding, and extra-familial harm.
- Develop, implement, and review robust child protection and safeguarding plans to reduce risk and improve outcomes.
- Build effective relationships with children, young people, and families, ensuring the child's voice is central to all decision-making.
- Work collaboratively with police, education, health, youth justice, and other multi-agency partners to coordinate safeguarding interventions.
- Prepare high-quality assessments, reports, and court documentation to support legal proceedings where required.
- Attend and contribute to strategy meetings, Child Protection Conferences, Core Group Meetings, and other statutory forums.
- Maintain accurate, timely case records and ensure compliance with statutory legislation, local policies, and safeguarding procedures.
- Promote strengths-based, trauma-informed, and child-centred practice to achieve sustainable positive outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.
Essential Requirements:
- Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent
- At least 3 years' experience as a social worker within children's services
- Social Work England Registration
- Driving license and access to own vehicle
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Yug Vaishnav at or call on 020 4574 3378.
Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:
- DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
- Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
- Bonus for finding your own job
- Twice weekly payroll
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Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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