Trafford Council | Locum | Up to £35 per hour
Children’s Social Worker – Families First Localities (Child in Need)
Hybrid Working | Trafford

Trafford Council is seeking experienced and committed Children’s Social Workers to join their Families First Localities Team, delivering a specialist Child in Need service across the borough. This is a hybrid role combining home and office-based working.

You will work on a locality basis with families requiring social work assessment and hold a manageable CIN caseload. The service is designed to ensure consistent, high-quality support and planning for children in need.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake Section 47 enquiries and Child & Family Assessments
• Hold and manage Child in Need caseloads
• Complete duty work as part of a structured team rota
• Build strong, relational partnerships to support families effectively
• Work towards timely step-downs where appropriate
• Support UASC (Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children), including conducting Age Assessments (desirable)

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
• Proven experience in Children’s Social Care, particularly Child in Need
• Strong assessment, planning, and partnership-working skills
• Experience with UASC and Age Assessments is highly desirable

Additional Benefits:

• Hybrid working (home and office-based)
• Competitive hourly pay up to £35, depending on experience

To find out more or apply, contact Ellis Russell at Sheldon Phillips:
📞 07519 750074
📧 erussell@sheldon-phillips.com

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