Social Worker Looked After Children's Team

We know that social workers are looking for more than just a job. They want manageable caseloads, supportive managers, opportunities to develop, flexibility and the time to build meaningful relationships with children and young people. That's exactly what we're working hard to provide.

As part of our Care and Support Service, you will work with children and young people living in foster care, residential care and other placements. You will build strong relationships with children, carers and families, ensuring that children's voices are central to planning and decision-making. You will play a key role in promoting permanence, stability and positive outcomes, supporting children to achieve their full potential and, where appropriate, undertaking reunification work and helping children maintain important family relationships.

You'll be joining a service that benefits from a permanent and experienced management team, alongside a strong group of Advanced Practitioners who are invested in supporting colleagues and developing excellent practice. Together, they create a supportive environment where social workers receive high-quality supervision, accessible practice support and opportunities to develop and progress in their careers.

Our teams are based at 3 Knowsley Place, a modern office in the heart of Bury town centre. The office environment promotes collaboration, learning and peer support, giving social workers easy access to colleagues, managers and partner agencies. We also recognise the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements, alongside support with parking for staff attending the office.

As a smaller authority, relationships matter. You'll quickly get to know colleagues across the service, have access to visible and approachable leaders, and be part of a workforce that is committed to continuous improvement and delivering the very best services for children and young people.

We are keen to hear from qualified and experienced Social Workers who are passionate about improving outcomes for looked after children and young people. You'll be registered with Social Work England, committed to relationship-based and strengths-based practice, and motivated by the opportunity to make a lasting difference to children's lives.

In return, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including reimbursement of Social Work England registration fees (subject to conditions), annual pay progression linked to development, generous annual leave entitlement, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, employee wellbeing support, staff discounts, cycle-to-work and car lease schemes.