Social Worker | Safeguarding | Salford Council | £39 per hour

Salford Council are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Safeguarding service on an agency basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a well-structured and supportive team, focused on protecting children and achieving positive long-term outcomes through effective statutory intervention.

You will be joining a service committed to high-quality practice, manageable caseloads, and strong multi-agency collaboration, with a clear focus on safeguarding children at risk of harm.

As a Safeguarding Social Worker, you will work with children subject to Child Protection plans, Child in Need plans, and care proceedings where required. You will carry a varied caseload involving complex safeguarding concerns and will play a key role in risk assessment, care planning, and delivering interventions that promote stability and positive change.

This role requires confident decision-making, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced statutory environment.

• Manage a caseload of children subject to Child Protection and Child in Need plans
• Undertake comprehensive assessments, including Section 47 enquiries
• Develop and review care and protection plans to reduce risk and improve outcomes
• Prepare high-quality reports for conferences, reviews, and court proceedings
• Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings and strategy discussions
• Work closely with partner agencies to ensure coordinated safeguarding interventions
• Maintain accurate and timely case recordings in line with statutory requirements
• Ensure the child’s voice is central to all assessments and planning

• Competitive rate of £39 per hour
• Supportive and experienced management team
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Well-structured service with clear processes
• Opportunity to work within a collaborative and forward-thinking local authority

• Qualified Social Worker (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
• Registration with Social Work England
• Significant experience within Children’s Safeguarding teams
• Strong knowledge of Child Protection processes and legislation
• Experience of court work and care proceedings
• Ability to manage complex caseloads effectively
• Excellent assessment, analytical, and communication skills
• Flexible and proactive approach to work

If you are an experienced Safeguarding Social Worker looking for your next agency opportunity in a supportive and well-run local authority, this could be the perfect role for you.

For more information or to apply, please contact:
Emily Cooper - 07745 200325 or ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com