Qualified Social Worker – Court Location: Greater Manchester Pay Rate: £33 per hour Flexible Working Available Are you an experienced and passionate Qualified Social Worker looking to make a real impact in children's lives? We’re recruiting on behalf of a progressive and supportive Local Authority in Greater Manchester, seeking skilled Social Workers to join their Court & Locality Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a varied caseload that includes Children in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and Care Proceedings. Enjoy true flexibility — as long as you meet your statutory requirements and complete visits, you manage your own diary. The Role You’ll be: Managing a diverse caseload of CIN, CP, and court-involved families Conducting robust assessments and planning effective interventions Writing high-quality reports for case conferences and court Building trusted relationships with children, families, and partner agencies Championing child-centred practice and securing long-term positive outcomes ✅ What We’re Looking For We want to hear from Social Workers who are: Registered with Social Work England Degree or equivalent in SOCIAL WORK Experienced (4 years PQ) in safeguarding, court, and statutory children’s work Confident in child protection legislation and local authority procedures Excellent at building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with children and families Collaborative team players who thrive in multi-agency settings Flexible, resilient, and passionate about improving outcomes In This Role, You Will: Undertake assessments of risk and need Deliver individualised care and protection plans Use your communication skills to achieve the best outcomes Support and mentor students or less experienced staff Promote dignity, diversity, and child-centred planning in all you do Why Work with Pertemps? A dedicated recruitment consultant with access to nationwide roles Fast, hassle-free registration process Weekly payroll – prompt and reliable Referral scheme – generous bonuses for recommending colleagues Ongoing compliance and admin support so you can focus on what matters Ideal for commuters from: Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Telford, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Stoke-on-Trent, Worcester, Tamworth, Dudley, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, and surrounding areas across the Midlands. We also recruit for a wide range of roles in Children’s and Adults’ Social Care, including: IROs, BIA, MASH,CLA, Child Protection, Early Intervention, Adults Teams, Team Managers, Heads of Service, and more. Not looking right now? Refer a colleague or friend and earn a generous referral bonus! Interested? Contact us today to apply or learn more — your next opportunity could be just one conversation away.