SGO / Kinship Social Worker
Randstad Care
Manchester
Salary
£34.00 to £35.00 an hour
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
29 September 2026
29 days left
Job description
SGO / Kinship Social Worker | Manchester City Council | £35 P/H
Are you an experienced Social Worker with a passion for permanence and kinship care? We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Locum Special Guardianship Order (SGO) / Kinship Social Worker to join a specialized team within Manchester City Council (MCC). This is a vital temporary position offering an excellent rate and flexible hybrid working.
The Role: Special Guardianship & Kinship
You will be responsible for undertaking in-depth assessments and providing support to connected persons caring for children under SGOs and other kinship arrangements. Key Responsibilities:
Conducting high-quality, comprehensive Special Guardianship Assessments (SGA) and Connected Persons Assessments.
Preparing detailed, evidence-based reports for court proceedings and Panel consideration.
Providing ongoing post-order support, advice, and guidance to Special Guardians and kinship carers.
Working closely with legal services, LAC teams, and the judiciary to achieve permanence for children.
The Offer
Pay Rate: Competitive rate of £35.00 per hour (Umbrella).
Location: Manchester City Council (MCC).
Working Pattern: Hybrid working model (mix of office and home-based working).
Contract: Temporary/Locum contract.
Must be a Qualified Social Worker (QSW), registered with Social Work England.
Proven, recent experience conducting SGO Assessments or working specifically within a Kinship / Permanence Team.
Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation pertaining to Special Guardianship and Children in Care.
Ability to produce detailed, analytical, and court-ready written work to strict deadlines.
If you possess this essential specialist experience and are available for an immediate start, we want to hear from you! DM me directly with your CV or contact me on [Your Phone Number] to discuss the role and next steps. #SocialWork #LocumSocialWorker #Manchester #SGO #KinshipCare #Permanence #HybridWorking Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone. Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
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First seen
18 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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