Social Worker, Child Development​/Support

Bury Council has a new permanent position available for an Independent Reviewing Officer/Child Protection Chair to work full time based in Bury, Greater Manchester.

Location: Bury, Greater Manchester
Working Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £46,731 – £47,754 per annum

The Council is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the well-being of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees to uphold this dedication. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check via the Disclosure and Barring Service at the appropriate level.

• Convenient Parking: Complimentary car parking pass
• Professional Fee Coverage: Reimbursement of your Social Work England registration fees.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible and adaptable working arrangements to encourage and help you to fulfil a healthy work-life balance.
• Educational
  
  Incentives:
  
  Reward of up to £1,000 upon successful completion of the practice educator programme for social work students.
• Training and Development: Access to extensive training programmes.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Exclusive discounts on gym memberships and access to salary sacrifice schemes.
• Generous Leave Policy: Attractive annual leave allowance with the benefit of Greater Manchester Combined Authority continuous service commitment.
• Financial Security: Participation in a highly competitive local government pension scheme.

• Deliver high‑quality social work services to children in need and their families, adhering to the principles outlined in the Children Act.
• Conduct detailed assessments and inquiries for children who may have experienced or are at risk of harm, seeking legal orders as needed.
• Engage with service users in various environments, including homes, offices, and other relevant settings.
• Draft comprehensive and professional reports for court proceedings.
• Represent the Local Authority in court, providing verbal evidence and written submissions.
• Maintain accurate client records in compliance with statutory and departmental requirements.
• Participate in and lead child protection conferences, statutory reviews, core groups, and departmental meetings.
• Represent the Local Authority during the transfer of cases between authorities.
• Assist in the development and implementation of plans for children in need, including looked‑after children and family support.
• Support the Children and Families Social Work Teams as required.
• Apply a broad range of social work skills, methods, and techniques when working directly with service users.
• Collaborate with other social workers and professionals as appropriate.
• Assist in the organization and administration of social work duties.
• Provide information to aid in the planning, implementation, or monitoring of services.
• Work effectively within established professional and family networks.
• Adhere to departmental, council, and government policies and procedures.
• Participate in supervision and adhere to any plans or commitments made during supervision sessions.
• Lead child protection meetings when agreed upon by the Team Manager.
• Advocate for clients with other local authority departments and with private and voluntary agencies.
• Participate in the Social Work duty rota, providing support as required.
• Maintain a safeguarding commitment, protecting children and young people from harm.

• Possess a degree in Social Work (e.g., CQSW, CSS, DiPSW, or equivalent).
• Must be registered with Social Work England.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Children Act 1989.
• Thorough understanding of developmental stages of children and adolescents.
• Proven ability to conduct detailed analyses and produce high‑quality written reports.

If you are interested in this position, please apply now. We welcome applications from team managers who meet the above requirements.

If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the…