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Social Worker - Child Protection

£40 per hour
Temporary

Stable Long-Term Contract | Strong Management Support | High Referral Bonus | Flexible Working | Court Work

We are currently working with a large, well-established local authority in the North West that is looking to strengthen its Child Protection team. This authority is committed to delivering high-quality services and has built a reputation for strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and investing in its workforce.

This is a great opportunity for experienced Social Workers who want to be part of a fast-paced but well-supported Child Protection service that places the safety and welfare of children at the heart of practice. You will manage a caseload of complex child protection cases, complete assessments, attend case conferences, and work closely with multi-agency partners.

Key Benefits:

  • Strong and visible management team providing consistent support
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
  • Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
  • Long-term contracts (12+ months) for security and consistency
  • Competitive rates of pay reflective of experience
  • £500 referral bonus if you recommend a suitable colleague
  • Access to future roles before they go to market
  • Regular contact from Leaders in Care to ensure well-being and support
  • A structured, high-performing service with clear processes

About You:

  • Qualified Social Worker
  • Fully registered with Social Work England
  • Recent frontline experience in Child Protection
  • Confident managing complex cases, assessments, and legal proceedings
  • Strong understanding of statutory frameworks and safeguarding practice

If you’re an experienced Child Protection Social Worker ready to make an impact in a high-performing North West authority, we’d love to hear from you.

For a confidential chat or more information, contact Nathan: Call: View phone number on leadersincare.co.uk Email: View email address on leadersincare.co.uk

Stable Long-Term Contract | Strong Management Support | High Referral Bonus | Flexible Working | Court Work

We are currently working with a large, well-established local authority in the North West that is looking to strengthen its Child Protection team. This authority is committed to delivering high-quality services and has built a reputation for strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and investing in its workforce.

This is a great opportunity for experienced Social Workers who want to be part of a fast-paced but well-supported Child Protection service that places the safety and welfare of children at the heart of practice. You will manage a caseload of complex child protection cases, complete assessments, attend case conferences, and work closely with multi-agency partners.

Key Benefits:

  • Strong and visible management team providing consistent support
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
  • Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
  • Long-term contracts (12+ months) for security and consistency
  • Competitive rates of pay reflective of experience
  • £500 referral bonus if you recommend a suitable colleague
  • Access to future roles before they go to market
  • Regular contact from Leaders in Care to ensure well-being and support
  • A structured, high-performing service with clear processes

About You:

  • Qualified Social Worker
  • Fully registered with Social Work England
  • Recent frontline experience in Child Protection
  • Confident managing complex cases, assessments, and legal proceedings
  • Strong understanding of statutory frameworks and safeguarding practice

If you’re an experienced Child Protection Social Worker ready to make an impact in a high-performing North West authority, we’d love to hear from you.

For a confidential chat or more information, contact Leo: Call: View phone number on leadersincare.co.uk Email: View email address on leadersincare.co.uk

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