Children's Social Worker

Position: Qualified Social Worker
Team: Families First / UASC
Local Authority: Trafford Council
Contract: Locum
Pay Rate: £35.00 per hour
Location: Sale Waterside Offices, Trafford
Working Pattern: Hybrid 

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Sheldon Phillips are working with Trafford Council who are seeking an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join their Families First Service, specialising in work with Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) and Age Assessments.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of Trafford’s dedicated Child in Need service, which focuses on delivering high-quality assessments and interventions on a locality basis. The team provides early and effective support to children and families, ensuring consistency and stability across the borough.

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What You Can Expect:

• A supportive and collaborative team culture, working alongside experienced practitioners and managers.

• Manageable caseloads to ensure quality, relational practice.

• A hybrid working pattern with a minimum of 3 days in the office.

• Opportunity to develop practice within UASC and age assessment work.

• Strong focus on reflective supervision and professional development.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Undertake Child and Family Assessments and Section 47 enquiries.

• Manage a varied caseload of children supported through Child in Need planning.

• Complete Age Assessments for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC).

• Contribute to the duty rota as part of a supportive locality-based team.

• Build and maintain effective partnerships with families and multi-agency professionals.

• Ensure accurate and timely case recording and planning.

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Requirements:

• SWE Registration and recognised Social Work qualification.

• Proven post-qualified experience within Children’s Services.

• Experience or training in UASC and Age Assessments is essential.

• Strong assessment, safeguarding, and relational practice skills.

• Ability to work flexibly within a hybrid model and on a duty rota.

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If you’re a skilled and motivated Social Worker looking to make an impact within a supportive and forward-thinking local authority, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact Emily Cooper today on 07745200325 or ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com to discuss this role and others across the Midlands and North.