Duty & Assessment Social Worker - Bury Council

Caritas Recruitment
📍 Bury, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 04, 2026

Job Description

Duty & Assessment Social Worker - Bury Council

Location: Bury, Greater Manchester
Rate: Up to £39 per hour (Umbrella) - depending on experience
Hours: 37 hours per week - Full-time
Contract Type: Agency / Temporary

Overview

Caritas Recruitment is urgently seeking an experienced Social Worker to join Bury Council's Duty & Assessment Team.

This is a front-line role responsible for managing referrals, conducting assessments, and carrying out statutory duties to safeguard children and families. You'll work in a fast-paced, high-performing team dealing with new referrals, strategy discussions, and Section 47 enquiries.

Please note: Candidates must have a minimum of 4 years' post-qualification experience in a Duty & Assessment or Front Door team. Applications not meeting this requirement will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a Duty & Assessment caseload, responding to new referrals and undertaking assessm...

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Job Details

  • Location Bury, Greater Manchester
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category community-and-social-service
  • Posted Date July 04, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 13, 2026