Senior Social Worker

Children in Care Team Manchester City Council £40 per hour (Umbrella)About the roleYou''ll manage a CIC caseload and provide a more senior level of oversight in planning, risk management and progression. Expect court-adjacent thinking, high standards of recording, and a clear focus on the child''s lived experience. Practice in Manchester is aligned to Signs of Safety as an overarching framework, with tools to support consistent assessment and planning across the service.Key responsibilitiesLead and progress care planning and permanency (long-term fostering, SGO, adoption, reunification where appropriate)Complete high-quality LAC work: visits, reviews, PEP oversight, multi-agency planningProduce clear analysis and recording that stands up to scrutiny and QASupport/mentor colleagues and contribute to stronger decision-making across the teamManage risk confidently and escalate appropriately when plans driftBenefits Senior-level role where your judgement actually mattersStrong platform if you''re building toward AP/management long-term£40/hr is competitive for CIC at Senior levelA supportive agency who are always available for you RequirementsSWE registrationRecent experience in Children in Care / PermanencyStrong planning, written work, and confidence in multi-agency challengeEnhanced DBS (or Update Service)Interested?Contact Emily Cooper at Sheldon Phillips.Referral bonus available for successful recommendations. ..... full job details .....