Social Worker | Safeguarding

FLEXIBLE Working | Long Contracts into 2026

Beat the new year rush and settle into this flexible Child protection team in Greater Manchester!

Want to work with an authority that grants you freedom and flexibility?

Leaders in Care are working with a council located in the Greater Manchester area, and we're in search of an experienced social worker to join the Child Protection team. The role offers a competitive pay rate of £40 per hour, quick starts are available and independent working / diary management is encouraged – as well as flexible WFH arrangements.

Benefits of this role include a manageable caseload so that you can give each case the time it needs to provide the best service to children and families concerned. The council has incorporated a flexible working schedule, allowing you to condense your hours into 4 days for a 3‑day weekend.

As this is a statutory role, you must have a social work qualification and registration with Social Work England.

At Leaders in Care, we pride ourselves on matching social workers with their desired roles in long‑term, secure contracts.

If you’re an experienced social worker looking for a new challenge, or are new to agency social work and want to understand how it works, we’ve got you covered.

If you’re interested in this role or any of our other vacancies, please don’t hesitate to give Leo a call on 0161 249 8195, or send any questions or queries by email to

We also offer a competitive referral scheme, offering £500 for any successful placement you refer.