Job Description

Fixed term up to 31.7.2026

A great opportunity has arisen to join Salford's Children's Services within our Child protection/child in need and Duty & Assessment team. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with experience of excellent partnership working to lead the day-to-day impact of work with children and families in Salford. We are looking for someone with knowledge of strategic priorities ensuring the partnership arrangements are effectively delivered to evidence impact for children and their families.


We need someone who is passionate, who strives to enhance opportunities, understand the importance of safeguarding and has detailed knowledge of and is able to provide a clear understanding of best practice with experience of working with partner agencies at a strategic level. You will be self-motivated and experienced in management and leadership. You will be confident in your knowledge of legislation and statutory guidance, policies and procedures and multi-agency working.

Our Child Protection and Child in Need service

is made up of 5 teams, each with their own Practice Manager, two Advanced Social Workers and seven Social Workers.

The Duty and Assessment service

is currently made of up of 6 sub teams with 6 social workers, 1 advanced social worker, a team manager and service manager.

What we can offer you:

Up to 34 days holiday a year (plus bank holidays). Competitive salary following pay and grading review Hybrid working giving flexibility for you to manage your diary and offer a better work/life balance. Recently refurbished office space with free parking on site. The majority of our teams are sat together in Swinton at Unity House. Rich in resources to help you with any child or family you work with. Robust training offer and mentoring scheme to support you with your career and aspirations. A comprehensive Wellbeing Offer Regular, quality, reflective supervision from a consistent leadership team.

Please be aware that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants


We will not be accepting candidates who require a sponsorship for this position.

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