Children's Social Worker


Company:	Charles Hunter Associates Ltd
Salary:	£35 - £35
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Manchester, BL9 0SW
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 3 days remote
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	10 Aug 2026
Closing date:	5 Sept 2026

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Summary

We are currently looking for a Children's Social Worker to join a Children in Care Team.

Do not apply if you do not have a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in permanent contract/s.

About the team

This team works to safeguard children and young people when going through CIC proceedings and through the care leavers process. For the young people going through the care leavers process, the team work to support and empower each individual to build skills for living independently. Working effectively with connected teams such as children's safeguarding and fostering teams is key to the success of each case. The team works very directly with each child to ensure they are settled, can make sense of the changes in care and aid in their recovery from experiences prior to this.

About you

The successful candidate will have extensive experience with children looked after procedures as well as in a children's frontline team. A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years' post qualification experience in permanent contracts is essential for this role (a completed ASYE is counted as one completed year). A valid UK driving licence and car is not essential but desirable for the role.

What's on offer?

£35.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)

Hybrid working scheme

Parking available

Easily accessible via car or public transport

Supportive management with access to regular supervision

For more information, please get in contact

Luke Longman - Business Manager

07436380232 / llongman@charecruitment.com

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