Qualified Children’s Safeguarding Social Worker (Locum)
* 4th Mar 2026 Greater Manchester
* Qualified Children’s Safeguarding Social Worker (Locum)
* Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council
* £39 per hour
* Safeguarding & Support Team
* 5 Positions Available
Ready to make a real impact where it matters most? Tameside MBC is looking for resilient, experienced, and autonomous Social Workers to join their Safeguarding & Support team. You’ll manage a varied and meaningful caseload including Child in Need, Child Protection, pre-proceedings and Court work—supported by a stable, permanent leadership team committed to continuous improvement. Following a positive recent Ofsted monitoring visit (January), Tameside is on an ambitious improvement journey—and you’ll be part of shaping that progress.
The Role
This is primarily office-based, with some flexibility for home working (agreed with your Team Manager). Full-time hours worked across 5 days preferred.
Responsibilities
* Complete assessments for Children in Need, Child Protection and cared-for children
* Coordinate multi-agency support plans
* Undertake statutory visits, reviews and direct work
* Prepare high-quality reports for Panels and Court
* Build meaningful relationships with children and families
* Promote and respect children’s cultural, religious and linguistic identities
* Maintain accurate records and meet statutory requirements
* Engage in supervision, training and CPD
What We’re Looking For
* Qualified Social Worker
* Registered with Social Work England
* Strong safeguarding and court experience
* Able to work independently and manage complex cases
* 5 years’ references (employment gaps will be checked)
* Relevant qualifications as per JD/PS
* £39 per hour competitive locum rate
* Supportive and stable leadership
* Clear improvement plan with opportunity to influence change
* Positive service momentum following recent Ofsted feedback
If you’re an experienced safeguarding practitioner ready to contribute to meaningful service development — drop me a message at (url removed) or give me a ring on (phone number removed)
Job Info
* Job Title: Qualified Children’s Safeguarding Social Worker (Locum)
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