Children's Social Worker - Risk & Assessment Team Bolton - Job

Children's Social Worker - Risk & Assessment Team

Children's Social Worker - Risk & Assessment TeamLocation: Bolton (Castle Hill)Rate: £37 per hourOrganisation: Bolton Council (GM Collaboration)Hours: 37 hours per week (Full-time)Bolton Council is seeking an experienced and committed Children's Social Worker to join its Risk & Assessment Team, based at Castle Hill and working across the borough. This is a dynamic frontline role within a fast-paced service, focused on safeguarding children and supporting families at the earliest stages of intervention.Key Responsibilities

Undertake home visits to gather information and identify safeguarding concerns
Complete initial child and family needs assessments
Carry out Section 47 enquiries, including coordinating statutory meetings and closing cases where appropriate
Deliver short-term interventions and progress cases through effective referrals to relevant teams
Work within court processes, including initiating statutory action where required (e.g. Emergency Protection Orders and Care Proceedings)
Participate in duty rota, providing frontline social work support

About You

Qualified Social Worker with relevant registration
Proven experience within a Referral & Assessment team
Strong knowledge of statutory processes and safeguarding frameworks
Ability to manage a varied and reactive caseload
Confident in court work and decision-making under pressure

Working Arrangements

Flexible working options available, subject to service needs
Candidates must be able to undertake duty cover and home visits, sometimes at short notice
Caseloads will cover the wider Bolton area, with office base at Castle Hill

Additional Information

Free on-site parking available
References will be required for candidates invited to interview
An enhanced DBS check will be undertaken for the successful candidate

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