Children's Social Worker- Front Door Manchester - Job

Children's Social Worker- Front Door

Our Client, a Greater Manchester council, is seeking a Children's Social Worker to join their Front Door Team.

Fantastic payrate of £35 per hour!

Are you a Children's Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Responsibilities of this role:

Act as a first point of professional response for contacts and referrals concerning children and families
Undertake high-quality assessments in line with statutory duties under the Children Act 1989 and 2004
Make timely, proportionate decisions to safeguard children and promote their wellbeing
Work closely with MASH partners, early help services, and other agencies to triage and progress cases
Identify levels of risk and need, initiating appropriate interventions or signposting to services
Complete clear, analytical, and timely case recording and documentation
Participate in strategy discussions, safeguarding enquiries, and decision-making forums
Engage confidently with children, families, and professionals in often complex and high-pressure situations
Contribute to a supportive team culture and reflective practice

Requirements of this role:

Benefits of working through Reed, include:

Provide strong operational leadership to the Front Door team, ensuring all contacts and referrals are screened promptly and in line with statutory thresholds.
Oversee high-quality decision-making, giving timely management direction on safeguarding concerns, strategy discussions, and next steps for children and families.
Manage, support, and develop a team of Social Workers and Senior Practitioners through regular supervision, coaching, and performance oversight.
Ensure all assessments, information-gathering, and safety planning are completed to a high standard and within required timescales.
Lead multi-agency collaboration with partners such as police, health, and education to ensure swift information sharing and coordinated safeguarding responses.
Monitor workloads, allocate cases effectively, and maintain clear systems to ensure compliance with statutory guidance and local procedures.
Use data and performance insights to drive continuous improvement, identifying areas for development and embedding best practice within the service.
Promote a culture of reflective practice, professional curiosity, and child-centred decision-making across the team.

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