Permanent & Fixed-Term Safeguarding Social Workers

Make a Lasting Impact in Tameside: Permanent & Fixed-Term Safeguarding Social Workers Needed

Are you a passionate, experienced Social Worker with a commitment to restorative practice and child-centered outcomes? Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council is expanding its Neighbourhood Social Work Services, and we are looking for 14 experienced Social Workers to join our dedicated Safeguarding Service.

Whether you are looking for a permanent career move or flexible options, we offer Permanent, 6-Month, and 12-Month Fixed-Term Contracts to suit your circumstances.

In Tameside, keeping children at the heart of everything we do is not just a slogan-it's our practice model. Working within our restorative, strengths-based 'Heart of Support' framework, you will deliver high-quality social work to improve outcomes for children and young people across the borough.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing complex safeguarding cases and child protection planning.

• Leading on both public and private law court proceedings.

• Working collaboratively with families using compassionate, relational, and strengths-based approaches.

• Advocating for children's rights, safety, and well-being every step of the way.

• Competitive Salary: Professional Bar Point SCP31 (H+) scale: £39,862 - £45,091 (depending on experience).

• Strong Leadership & Support: Guided by an experienced Team Manager and backed by a permanent Senior Leadership Team fully invested in our improvement journey.

• A Listened-To Workforce: A culture where your voice matters, your workload is supported, and your professional development is prioritized.

• Flexible Contract Options: Permanent roles or 6/12-month fixed-term arrangements.

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, and resilient practitioners who can hit the ground running.

Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience in children's social work.

• Court Work & Child Protection: Proven experience in public/private law proceedings and child protection planning.

• Practice Ethos: A restorative, relational mindset with a passion for achieving tangible, positive outcomes for children and families.

• Registration: Active registration with Social Work England.

If you are ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Tameside's children, we would love to hear from you.

• Location: Tameside One, Ashton-under-Lyne

• Interviews: Held in person at Tameside One.

Apply today to join a team where children are always at the heart of our practice!

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.

experience

Children services

skills

be able to manage challenging situations

qualifications

university

education

BA in social work