Social Worker - Court and Locality Team

Social Worker – Court and Locality Service
Manchester City Council | Locum | £37–£39 per hour
Full-Time | Predominantly Office-Based with Flexible Home Working

Manchester City Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Court and Locality Service. This is an opportunity to work in a supportive, well-established team where you’ll play a key role in progressing permanence plans and achieving better outcomes for children involved in court proceedings.

About the Role:
You’ll be responsible for children and families subject to Child in Need, Child Protection, pre-proceedings, and care proceedings. You’ll need to be confident in assessment, planning, and court work, with a strong focus on forming effective relationships with children and their families.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of CIN, CP, and court-involved cases
• Complete high-quality assessments, care plans, and safety plans
• Contribute to pre-proceedings work and represent the local authority in court
• Build and sustain relationships with children and families to support change
• Work within a team of Social Workers and Advanced Practitioners
• Engage in regular supervision and multi-agency partnership work

Practice Model:
Manchester uses a relationship-based approach to social work, supported by strong management oversight, team cohesion, and a focus on reflective practice. The emphasis is on effective early intervention, timely decision-making, and putting children’s welfare at the centre of planning.

Requirements:

• Social Work England registration
• Proven experience in Child Protection and court work
• Strong report writing and assessment skills
• Ability to work confidently within statutory frameworks
• Comfortable working primarily from the office with agreed home flexibility

Benefits:

• Supportive team environment with monthly supervision
• Access to training and development opportunities
• Flexible home working by agreement
• Free parking within walking distance of the office
• 37 hours per week (full-time)

Interested?
Contact Maddie Billingham at Sheldon Phillips:
Phone: (phone number removed) / (phone number removed)
Email: (url removed)

We offer up to £500 for successful referrals.