*Childrens Social Worker – Family Safeguarding – #000B1F821

Job Description

Bury Council is seeking a qualified Children’s Social Worker to join the Family Safeguarding team on a temporary basis. Based at 3 Knowsley Place, Duke Street, Bury (BL9 0EJ), this role runs from 29 June to 31 December 2026 at £38 per hour.

The role sits within Bury’s Family Safeguarding service and requires a social worker with relevant children’s safeguarding experience. A full 5-year employment history reference check will be carried out, with all gaps accounted for, and relevant qualifications verified against the job description and person specification.

This vacancy is sourced via the GM Collaboration framework through XMS. Suppliers must complete the DfE Recommendation Compliance Questions on the Details tab and attach the completed file to the candidate record prior to submission — applications that do not pass these questions will not be progressed.

To be considered you must hold a recognised Social Work qualification, be registered with Social Work England, and have demonstrable recent experience in children’s safeguarding. Contact us today to find out more or to put your name forward.

What’s on offer:

* Excellent, competitive pay rates – paid weekly
* Supportive management team with approachable, experienced leaders
* A desirable location with great transport links
* A stable, well-resourced, and encouraging working environment

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* Free ongoing CPD and training opportunities to enhance your skills
* Competitive rates of pay with prompt, reliable payments through our in-house payroll
* Enhanced DBS processing included
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