Complex Safeguarding Social Worker

Manchester City Council

Manchester, United Kingdom
On-site
Social work qualification
Registered with social work england
Essential car user allowance
The role involves working with children experiencing or vulnerable to exploitation in the Complex Safeguarding Team, recognized as 'Exemplary' by Ofsted

Job Summary

  • The role involves working with children experiencing or vulnerable to exploitation in the Complex Safeguarding Team, recognized as 'Exemplary' by Ofsted.
  • You will join a multi-agency hub alongside police, health, and partners to safeguard young people at risk of exploitation, including child sexual exploitation, child criminal exploitation, urban street groups, and serious youth violence.
  • Manchester City Council offers benefits such as generous holiday allowance, a pension scheme, enhanced parental leave, and various perks and learning opportunities.

Matching Summary

The role involves working with children experiencing or vulnerable to exploitation in the Complex Safeguarding Team, recognized as 'Exemplary' by Ofsted.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Social Work Qualification
  • registered with Social Work England
  • Essential Car User Allowance
  • full valid driving licence
  • Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
  • Greater Manchester Police vetting process
  • Completed Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)
  • passion for working with adolescents
  • excellent communication skills
  • sound understanding of social work and exploitation
  • creative and innovative work
  • trauma informed ways of working

Nice-to-have

  • experience in education
  • knowledge of alternative provisions
  • understanding of challenges within schools

Key Requirements

  • Social Work Qualification and registered with Social Work England
  • Driving Licence and access to a car
  • Previous Social Work experience and completion of ASYE
  • Experience of completing assessments, detailed plans, and producing and delivering training/Supervision
  • Working in a multi-agency setting
  • Good IT skills

Work Rights

Must have right to work in UK

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