Social Worker - Court and Locality Team

Social Worker – Court and Locality Service

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Manchester City Council | Locum | £37–£39 per hour

Full-Time | Predominantly Office-Based with Flexible Home Working

Manchester City Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Court and Locality Service. This is an opportunity to work in a supportive, well-established team where you’ll play a key role in progressing permanence plans and achieving better outcomes for children involved in court proceedings.

About the Role:

You’ll be responsible for children and families subject to Child in Need, Child Protection, pre-proceedings, and care proceedings. You’ll need to be confident in assessment, planning, and court work, with a strong focus on forming effective relationships with children and their families.

Key responsibilities:

Manage a caseload of CIN, CP, and court-involved cases

Complete high-quality assessments, care plans, and safety plans

Contribute to pre-proceedings work and represent the local authority in court

Build and sustain relationships with children and families to support change

Work within a team of Social Workers and Advanced Practitioners

Engage in regular supervision and multi-agency partnership work

Practice Model:

Manchester uses a relationship-based approach to social work, supported by strong management oversight, team cohesion, and a focus on reflective practice. The emphasis is on effective early intervention, timely decision-making, and putting children’s welfare at the centre of planning.

Requirements:

Social Work England registration

Proven experience in Child Protection and court work

Strong report writing and assessment skills

Ability to work confidently within statutory frameworks

Comfortable working primarily from the office with agreed home flexibility

Benefits:

Supportive team environment with monthly supervision

Access to training and development opportunities

Flexible home working by agreement

Free parking within walking distance of the office

37 hours per week (full-time)

Interested?

Contact Maddie Billingham at Sheldon Phillips:

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We offer up to £500 for successful referrals