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Posted 21 July, 2026

Children's Social Worker- Duty & Assessment [Rochdale]

Reed
Rochdale, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Our client, a Greater Manchester council is seeking a Children’s Social Worker to join their Duty Team.

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Fantastic payrate of up to £35 per hour!

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

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Responsibilities of this role:

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  • Undertake timely and proportionate assessments of children and families referred to the service, in line with statutory requirements and local procedures.
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  • Respond to new referrals, complete initial visits, and gather information to inform decision-making.
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  • Identify risks and strengths within families, ensuring robust safeguarding measures are in place.
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  • Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to develop effective plans that meet the needs of children and young people.
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  • Prepare clear, evidence-based reports for child protection conferences, legal proceedings, and other statutory meetings.
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  • Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with legislation, guidance, and best practice standards.
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  • Participate in duty rota, responding promptly to urgent cases and managing crisis situations effectively.
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Requirements of this role:

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  • Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
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  • Must have minimum of 3 year's experience working as a Qualified social worker
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Benefits of working through Reed, include:

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  • Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.
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  • Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.
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  • Free CV building and Interview support.
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  • Free DBS checks.
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  • Weekly payroll.
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  • PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.
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  • CPD contributions.
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  • Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.
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  • Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.
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Does this role interest you? Apply today!