Social Worker - Duty And Assessment

Randstad · Tameside, North West

Social Worker - Duty And Assessment at Randstad, based in Tameside, North West, paying £39.00 - £47.00 per hour. This is a temporary role.

Salary
£39.00 - £47.00 per hour
Location
Tameside, North West
Contract
Temporary
Posted
3 weeks ago
Closes
28 Aug 2026
Sector
Local Government

About 40% above the going rate for local government

Reference PR-1469076

About the role

🌟 Locum Duty & Assessment Social Worker | Tameside | £39 P/H

Are you ready for your next high-impact role in Greater Manchester?

We are urgently seeking an experienced and dedicated Qualified Social Worker (QSW) to join the Duty and Assessment Team at Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive local authority offering an excellent hourly rate.


The Role: Duty & Assessment Social Worker

You will be responsible for the initial phase of Children's Social Care involvement, undertaking critical, timely assessments to determine risk and need.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responding to new referrals and conducting timely Initial Assessments and Section 47 Enquiries.

  • Working collaboratively with multi-agency partners (MASH, Police, Health) to gather information and inform professional judgements.

  • Presenting findings clearly and concisely to inform the next steps, whether that is progression to Child Protection, Child in Need, or case closure.

  • Maintaining accurate and high-quality records on electronic case management systems.


The Offer

  • Pay Rate: Highly competitive rate of £39.00 per hour (Umbrella).

  • Location: Tameside, Greater Manchester.

  • Duration: Initial long-term contract with likely extension.


Requirements

  • Must be a Qualified Social Worker (QSW) registered with Social Work England.

  • Proven, recent experience working within a statutory Duty & Assessment or Front Door service.

  • Excellent understanding of the Children Act 1989 and relevant child protection legislation.

  • Ability to manage a fast-paced, complex caseload and work effectively under pressure.

If you are ready to secure a top-tier rate in Greater Manchester, apply today!

DM me directly with your CV or contact me on [Your Phone Number] to discuss the role and arrange an immediate interview.

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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,be person centred,can work as an individual or part of a team


qualifications

university


education

BA in social work

Reference: PR-1469076 · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 28 Aug 2026 · Listed via Randstad

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