Experienced Social Workers – Families First Children’s Services, Trafford
Location: Trafford, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 49983a4dd520
Job Views: 6
Posted: 05.05.2025
Expiry Date: 19.06.2025
Job Description
Position: Experienced Social Workers Families First Children’s Services
Salary: Band 8 (Level 3), £39,513 - £41,511 per annum, with a market factor supplement of £2,400 per annum (pro rata), payable monthly and reviewed annually.
Contract: Permanent
Location: Borough-wide, with main offices at Trafford Town Hall or Sale Waterside
About Trafford Children’s Services
Our vision is to provide the right help at the right time, making a positive difference for children and families. We value confident, brave practitioners supported by strong leadership, and pride ourselves on friendly teams, manageable caseloads, and a creative approach. Our practice is strengths-based, relational, and restorative, as recognized in recent Ofsted reports.
Role Overview
We are recruiting experienced social workers (minimum 2 years post-qualifying) for our First Response Service and localities, including Central, South, North, and West teams. Responsibilities include undertaking assessments, managing duty rosters, and building relational partnerships with families.
Our Commitment to You
We offer a comprehensive induction, manageable workloads, monthly supervision, and opportunities for progression through project secondments and pilot work. Our goal is to support your professional growth and well-being.
A Message from Leadership
Pamela Wharton, Director of Early Help and Social Care, emphasizes Trafford's supportive environment and invites applications to join a team dedicated to making a difference.
About Us
Trafford Council aims to reduce inequalities and foster thriving communities, offering a lively, prosperous environment with development opportunities and a Living Wage commitment.
Benefits
Enjoy a friendly, values-driven workplace that encourages personal and professional growth. Learn more about our awards and benefits at Trafford - Benefits | www.inploi.com.
Additional Information
We participate in the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we are not a licensed sponsor. For privacy policies, see our Privacy Notice.
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