Childrens Social Worker – Children with Disabilities Team – #000B41BD1

Job Description

An experienced and motivated Social Worker is sought to join the Children with Disabilities Team at Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council. Working directly with children and young people with disabilities and their families, you will undertake assessments, care planning, safeguarding, and statutory interventions, promoting positive outcomes and delivering high-quality, child-centred practice.

This is a temporary locum post based at Gardenfold Way, Droylsden, Tameside (M43 7XU), running from 31 August to 31 October 2026, paying between £21.24 and £39.00 per hour via XMS. Hybrid working is supported but limited to one day per week from home — please do not apply if you require more than this. Free car parking is available on site, and the team is described as great and supportive.

Requirements include five years of references, employment history with gaps checked, and relevant qualifications as per the job description and person specification. Suppliers must complete the GM Pledge Compliance Attributes Questions attachment and add it to the candidate record prior to submission.

If you are a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England and have experience working with children with disabilities, we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch today.

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

Ready to take the next step? Click ‘Apply’ now to express your interest in this role, or explore other exciting opportunities with Semester.co.uk.