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 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. 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. 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 ..... full job details .....