Children's Social Worker - Integrated Front Door
📍 Castleton Street, Tonge Moor, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 2JW
💰 £37 per hour
🕒 37 hours per week | Full Time
🚗 Free on-site parking
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join the Integrated Front Door - Referral and Assessment Service in Bolton. This is an office-based role supporting children, families, and partner agencies by providing an effective front-door duty service. Working within the Department of People, you will play a key role in screening referrals, gathering information, and making informed decisions regarding safeguarding concerns and statutory support for children and families.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide a professional social work duty service to children, families, and partner agencies within the Integrated Front Door.
* Screen contacts and referrals and determine appropriate next steps.
* Gather and analyse information to determine whether Section 47 Child Protection enquiries or a Children and Families Needs Assessment is required.
* Contribute to the Front Door duty service, providing advice and information to callers and professionals.
* Arrange services and progress referrals requiring further assessment.
* Work collaboratively with partner agencies and families to provide guidance and support.
* Provide a duty service to office visitors when required.
* Contribute to the allocation and organisation of work within the team.
Requirements
* Qualified Social Worker (CQSW, DipSW, CSS, Social Work Degree or equivalent).
* Registered with Social Work England (or applied for registration).
* Strong knowledge of social work law, referral and assessment processes, and child protection procedures.
* Experience completing contacts and referrals within children's services.
* Ability to analyse information and make sound safeguarding decisions.
* Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential car user post).
* Ability to work office-based in Bolton.
Compliance Requirements
* 5 years referencing required with employment gaps explained.
* Enhanced DBS with barred list check.
* Relevant qualifications must be verified in line with the job description.
* DfE Recommendation Compliance Questions must be completed prior to submission.
Working Arrangements
* 37 hours per week
* Office-based role in Bolton
* Free on-site parking available.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this role or would like some more information, drop me an email at (url removed) or give me a ring at (phone number removed).
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