Childrens Social Worker – Integrated Front Door – #000B32EE1

Job Description

Bolton Council is seeking an experienced Childrens Social Worker to join the Integrated Front Door (IFD) team, based at Castle Hill and working across the borough. This is a full-time, office-based locum post running from 10 August to 30 October 2026, paying £37 per hour for 37 hours per week.

The role sits at the front door of children’s services, delivering a purposeful statutory duty service to children, families, and partner agencies. Day-to-day responsibilities include screening referrals, contributing to front-door duty provision, gathering information to determine whether Section 47 (Child Protection) enquiries are required or whether a children and family needs assessment is needed, and providing a duty service to all office visitors. Candidates must be comfortable with a fully office-based requirement in Bolton.

Applicants must hold a recognised social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. Five years of references are required, employment gaps will be checked, and a DBS will be requested for any candidate offered a post. Suppliers must complete the DfE Recommendation Compliance Questions and attach the file to the candidate record prior to submission — applications without this will not be progressed.

Free on-site parking is available. To be considered for this opportunity, please get in touch promptly given the August start date.

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

Why join Semester.co.uk?

* 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
* Dedicated, friendly consultant offering tailored support
* Access to a wide range of opportunities in your chosen location

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