Social Worker - Families First (Duty and Assessment)
CV-LibraryTraffordpermanentPosted: 20 August 2026
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Location: Trafford Town Hall, Stretford
Salary: £37,280 - £42,839 + (£2,400 Market Supplement)
Office Working: 3 Days per week
Contract: Permanent (Fixed Term Contract also available - please enquire)
We are currently working with Trafford Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their established Families First team in Children’s Services. With a permanent senior leadership team, Trafford are looking for experienced practitioners to conduct all Duty and Assessment work, as well as supporting families through the Child in Need process.
Duties
Completing Section 17 CIN Assessments and identifying children and families requiring support
Participating in the Duty rota, including safeguarding referrals, risk assessments
Develop and review Child in Need plans, working directly with children, parents and wider family network
Collaborative work with multi-agency professionals - school, health, police - to manage risk and achieve positive outcomes
What you need
Social Work Qualification
Social Work England registration
Enhanced DBS (provided by us)
Why use us?
At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.
If you are interested in this Social Work role in Trafford, give Emily Cooper a call on (phone number removed) or email
Location: Trafford Town Hall, Stretford
Salary: £37,280 - £42,839 + (£2,400 Market Supplement)
Office Working: 3 Days per week
Contract: Permanent (Fixed Term Contract also available - please enquire)
We are currently working with Trafford Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their established Families First team in Children’s Services. With a permanent senior leadership team, Trafford are looking for experienced practitioners to conduct all Duty and Assessment work, as well as supporting families through the Child in Need process.
Duties
Completing Section 17 CIN Assessments and identifying children and families requiring support
Participating in the Duty rota, including safeguarding referrals, risk assessments
Develop and review Child in Need plans, working directly with children, parents and wider family network
Collaborative work with multi-agency professionals - school, health, police - to manage risk and achieve positive outcomes
What you need
Social Work Qualification
Social Work England registration
Enhanced DBS (provided by us)
Why use us?
At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.
If you are interested in this Social Work role in Trafford, give Emily Cooper a call on (phone number removed) or email