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Posted 21 July, 2026

Children's Social Worker - Looked after children

Remedy Recruitment Group
Bolton, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Our client Bolton Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Looked after children team.

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Main Duties

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  • Prepare for social work contact and involvement
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  • Work with individual families, carers, groups and communities to help them make informed decisions
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  • Assess needs and options to recommend a course of action
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  • Respond to crisis situations using appropriate legal procedural intervention
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  • Work with individuals, families, carers, group's communities and professionals to achieve change and development to improve life opportunities
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  • Prepare, produce, implement and evaluate plans with individuals, families, carers, groups, communities and professional colleagues
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  • Support the development of networks to meet assessed needs and planned outcomes
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  • Work with groups to promote individual growth, development and independence
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  • Address behaviour, which presents a risk to individuals, families, carers, groups and communities.
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  • Advocate with, and on behalf of, individuals, families, carers, groups and communities.
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  • Prepare for, and participate in decision-making forums
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  • Assess and manage risks to individuals, families, carers, groups and communities. Assess, minimise and manage risk to self and colleagues
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  • Manage and be accountable for your own work
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Benefits of working with Remedy

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  • A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
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  • Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
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  • Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.
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  • Double payrolls each week.
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*Terms & Conditions apply

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You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

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Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.