NonStop are currently partnered with an authority in Greater Manchester who is seeking experienced and dedicated Social Work Practitioners to join their Cared for Children service. If you're passionate about making a lasting impact on vulnerable children's lives, this is your opportunity to work within a supportive and innovative team.

• Manage a caseload of complex cases, providing expert advice to other social workers.
• Support and mentor less experienced colleagues, including the supervision of students, trainees, and support staff.
• Lead in the planning and reviewing of cases, working closely with service users, their families, and carers to deliver high-quality care and promote independence.
• Collaborate with internal and external agencies to gather relevant information for care planning and assessment.
• Maintain and update case records to high ethical and quality standards.
• Write clear and high-quality reports, presenting evidence in court when required for care proceedings.
• Use initiative in handling complex situations, evaluating your own and others' practices to continuously improve service outcomes.
• Respond to duty matters on a rota basis, ensuring smooth service operation.

• Supportive Environment: Work within a team that embraces a well-established culture of trust and collaboration, with accessible senior staff and open communication across the hierarchy.
• Professional Development: The Council provides a range of professional development opportunities to continually expand your knowledge, allowing you to grow your career and enhance your skills.
• Innovative Practice: Be part of a team that employs evidence-based approaches, using cutting-edge social work methodologies to deliver the best outcomes for children.
• Holistic Care: Collaborate with multi-disciplinary professionals, from health to education, to deliver comprehensive support that addresses all aspects of a child's wellbeing.
• Wellbeing Focus: As a social worker at the Council, your wellbeing is a priority. With flexible working options, mental health support, and a positive work-life balance, you'll have the resources you need to thrive.
• Prime Location: Work in the heart of a vibrant and culturally diverse city, with excellent public transport links and free parking for staff.
• Positive Reputation: Join a service recognised by Ofsted for its continuous improvement, making a real difference to children's lives within a highly regarded team.

• Comprehensive Wellbeing Support: A commitment to staff wellbeing, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
• Collaborative Team: Close support from senior staff and regular collaboration with the wider social care teams.
• Location and Transport: Great central location with strong public transport links and free parking for employees.
• Career Growth: Ongoing opportunities for professional development and career progression within a large, reputable authority.

• Degree in social care
• Social Work England registration
• 2+ years experience in Children's Social Care

What NonStop Care offers: A designated consultant who will be your personal point of contact CV review service Social care roles throughout the UK Insider interview advice and preparation A constant source of new opportunities

What I offer: An in-depth knowledge and understanding of the Social Care sector. A direct point of contact with Local Authorities. To manage your entire interview process from your initial application, to your offer and beyond. To negotiate the best possible rates for you.

If any of these roles do not seem quite right for you, but you would like to have a conversation about other Social Care roles or would like any further advice on Social Care roles throughout the UK please contact NonStop Care on (phone number removed), and ask for Thomas Napier, or feel free to reach out to me via my email: (url removed).