Social Worker - Safeguarding

Social Worker – Safeguarding and Support | Tameside Council

Position: Social Worker
Team: Safeguarding and Support
Contract: Locum
Hours: 36 hours per week
Pay Rate: £39 per hour
Location: Tameside, Greater Manchester
Contact: Emily Cooper – 07745200325 | ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com

Sheldon Phillips are working with Tameside Council to recruit an experienced Social Worker to join their Safeguarding and Support Team on a locum basis. This team works with children and families subject to Child in Need, Child Protection, and Court Proceedings, offering a vital statutory service with a strong focus on relationship-based practice.

The role is primarily office-based, with flexibility for some home working to be agreed by the Team Manager. Tameside encourages full-time, 5-day coverage for consistent support across cases.

What You Can Expect:

  • A safeguarding-focused team working across CIN, CP, and court proceedings

  • Strong support from experienced managers and established multi-agency partners

  • Office-based role with flexibility for remote work where agreed

  • Preference for full-time, 5-day availability for consistency across caseload

  • Opportunities for professional development and reflective practice

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Complete statutory assessments under Section 17 and Section 47

  • Co-ordinate and review Child in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After plans

  • Carry out statutory visits and direct work with children and families

  • Work closely with parents, carers and professionals to promote the best outcomes for children

  • Contribute to care planning, family support, and permanency pathways

  • Prepare and present information for legal panels, child protection conferences, and court hearings

  • Maintain accurate and timely case records in line with council and statutory standards

  • Attend regular supervision and fully participate in professional development

  • Ensure all practice complies with Social Work England’s Professional Standards and local procedures

Requirements:

  • Social Work England (SWE) Registration

  • Recognised Social Work qualification

  • Post-qualified experience in statutory safeguarding teams

  • Strong working knowledge of CIN, CP, and PLO processes

  • Effective assessment, direct work, and recording skills

  • A flexible and collaborative approach to working within a busy team

 

Contact: Emily Cooper – 07745200325 | ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com