Duty & Assessment Social Worker
Leaders in Care
Rusholme, ManchesterView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£81,120
Contract
Contract
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
Not specified
In plain English
What this job actually involves
The role involves assessing the needs of children and families and making decisions to keep them safe. You will work with a supportive team in Manchester and have a stable contract until 2026. It suits qualified social workers who enjoy case work and teamwork.
What you'll need
- Qualified social worker registered with Social Work England
- Experience assessing children and families
- Strong communication and report writing skills
- Ability to work flexibly within a team
- Residency or willingness to work in Manchester
How to boost your chances
- Update your CV to highlight assessment experience
- Include your registration number in your application
- Prepare examples of safeguarding decisions you’ve made
- Research Leaders in Care’s values and mention them
- Apply early to secure a place on the long‑term contract
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Job description
Deciding whether to move roles this time of year can be tricky, however settling in to a well-supported, and flexible team now will mean you can enjoy a long contract with us well into the rest of 2026 with the prospect of being extending another 6 months! Leaders in Care understands social work can never really be a 3-month assignment and we’ve tailored our contracts to enable stability to give you a platform to really impact the children and families you’d be working with. That being said, a …
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Provenance
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Adzuna
First seen
5 October 2026
Last checked
18 October 2026
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