Social Worker - Safeguarding & Adoption Team

Bolton Council is seeking a skilled and compassionate Social Worker to join its Safeguarding Children Team with specialist experience in the Adoption process . This role is ideal for professionals experienced in managing children's cases through statutory timelines, supporting families, and working collaboratively with adoption services. The role offers flexible working arrangements , balancing office-based work at Castle Hill, statutory home visits, and remote work, allowing professionals to manage their caseload efficiently.

Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of children and families, supporting the adoption process from assessment to placement Prepare high-quality reports, assessments, and court documentation in line with statutory timescales Undertake duty and home visits across Bolton, ensuring statutory compliance and safeguarding standards Work closely with the Adoption Service to ensure all evidence and documentation meet regulatory requirements Participate in care planning meetings, reviews, and multi-agency conferences as required Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records in line with council policies Support families and children with advice, guidance, and interventions to improve outcomes Requirements Qualified Social Worker - Degree/Diploma in Social Work Social Work England registration Experience in adoption, safeguarding, and statutory children's services Knowledge of statutory timelines, care planning, and court proceedings Strong communication, report-writing, and assessment skills Ability to undertake duty work, home visits, and travel across Bolton Commitment to supporting positive outcomes for children and families We are looking for experienced Social Workers with a background in adoption, safeguarding, and children's social care .

Ideal candidates will have expertise in statutory timelines, court processes, care planning, home visits, and multi-agency collaboration . Professionals seeking agency social work opportunities in Bolton or Greater Manchester with a competitive £37 p/h umbrella rate and hybrid working options will find this role ideal. Why Join Bolton Council? Competitive £37.00 p/h umbrella rate Hybrid working with balance between office, home, and statutory visits Opportunity to work within a specialist adoption and safeguarding team Manageable and varied caseload across Bolton Professional development and reflective supervision opportunities Office base at Castle Hill , with flexibility across the borough ??

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