About this role
Location: Trafford Council (Localities across Altrincham, Stretford, and Sale)
Salary: £37,280 - £42,839 per annum (Band 7 Level 2 / Band 8 Level 3)
Market Factor Supplement: Additional £2,400 per annum for Band 8 (Level 3) Social Workers
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (7 Vacancies Available)
About the Service
Trafford Council is seeking 7 dedicated, full-time Social Workers to join our Support and Protection service across Altrincham, Stretford, and Sale.
Support and Protection is a specialized service area that works with children when risks have escalated to Child Protection or when Care Proceedings have been initiated. We focus on longer-term, complex work with families and young people. Working closely in partnership with families and multi-agency partners, our primary goal is to deliver sustainable interventions that protect children and enable them to remain living safely within their families wherever possible.
Why Join Trafford Council?
- Manageable Caseloads: We actively limit caseloads to an average of 20 children per Social Worker, allowing you the time to do meaningful, direct work.
- Competitive Financial Package: Excellent basic pay with a £2,400 per annum market factor supplement for Band 8 (Level 3) practitioners.
- Professional Subscriptions Paid: Full reimbursement of your annual Social Work England registration costs.
- Staff Parking Scheme: Access to an affordable salary-sacrifice car parking scheme at just £28.50 per month.
Key Responsibilities
- Hold and manage a complex caseload of children subject to Child Protection plans or Care Proceedings.
- Conduct robust, analytical assessments and present evidence in Court proceedings when required.
- Build strong, therapeutic relationships with children, young people, and their families to bring about positive, sustainable change.
- Collaborate effectively with multi-agency partners (health, education, police) to deliver integrated support plans.
- Drive child-centered practice to achieve safe outcomes and placement stability.
Requirements
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years post-qualifying experience in children's social care (specifically Child Protection, Court Work, or Safeguarding).
- Registration: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
- Driving: Must be a car driver with access to a vehicle for business travel.
- Checks: An enhanced DBS check with the Children's Barred List will be undertaken.
- Sponsorship: Candidates must hold existing Right to Work in the UK (Trafford Council is not a licensed sponsor).
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