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Social Worker Assessment Team - Northampton Children's Trust

Location: One Angel Square, Northampton
Pay/Salary: up to £38 per hour
Office Working: 2-3 Days per week
Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Northampton Children's Trust to find an experienced Social Worker for their Assessment Team within Children s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Northampton are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload.

Duties

• Carry out needs led child focused assessments
• Hold a caseload of single assessments (S17) and S47 investigations
• Participate in the duty system, responding to safeguarding concerns
• Prioritise demand and make effective use of time
• Listen and promote the voice of the child
  

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)
  

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in Northampton , call Emily Cooper on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

Halton Council are seeking an experienced qualified Social Worker to join the Duty and Assessment Team based in Widnes. The Duty and Assessment Team are a dedicated and impactful team, who are at the heart of positive change - working directly with children, families, and partner agencies to ensure every child's needs are met swiftly and effectively. With a strong focus on collaboration and timely support, this is a team where your work truly makes a difference.

As a Social Worker within our Duty and Assessment Team, you will identify and assess levels of risk and need, and deliver protective or supportive services for children at risk, in need of support and or looked after. If the child/young person requires longer term support you will assist in ensuring that they are allocated to a social worker in our Child in Need team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments.
• Manage a varied caseload of children and families in need of support.
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency professionals to safeguard children.
• Undertake home visits, build rapport with families, and ensure that appropriate interventions are put in place.
• Produce high-quality assessments and reports for management and court purposes.
• Respond swiftly to referrals, assessing risk and need to ensure timely and effective interventions.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker (Degree/Diploma in Social Work).
• Registration with Social Work England.
• 3 years permanent experience.
• Proven experience within a Duty and Assessment team or similar front-line social work.
• Strong understanding of child protection, safeguarding, and social work legislation.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload effectively while maintaining high-quality practice standards.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Car for work purposes.

Connect2Halton is a trading style of Halton & Kent Commercial Services LLP- A joint venture between Halton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Halton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Social Worker

38per hour Hybrid Working Slough

Social Worker - Assessment Team - Hybrid - Slough

We're currently recruiting for a Social Worker to join the Assessment Team at Hampshire County Council. This Social Worker position offers flexible working, a supportive team culture, and the opportunity to work within a service focused on reducing caseloads and improving outcomes.

This is a great opportunity for a Social Worker who enjoys fast-paced front line work and making an immediate impact with children and families.

Job Summary

As a Social Worker in the Assessment Team, you'll be responsible for completing timely assessments and making informed decisions to ensure children receive the right support. This Social Worker role involves working closely with families and professionals to assess risk and plan effective interventions.

What You'll Be Doing

• Completing Child & Family Assessments and Section 47 enquiries
• Assessing, monitoring, and reviewing the needs of children and families
• Managing a caseload and delivering outcome-focused plans
• Working with multi-agency partners to safeguard children
• Producing reports and maintaining accurate case records
• Carrying out direct work with children, families, and carers
• Using supervision to reflect and develop as a Social Worker

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
• Minimum 1 year UK experience in a Social Worker role
• Experience within Referral & Assessment / safeguarding
• Strong assessment and risk management skills
• Enhanced DBS (we can support with this)
• Right to work in the UK

Why This Role?

• 38 per hour - competitive rate
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Free onsite parking
• Supportive team with regular supervision
• Opportunity for progression and contract extension
• Work within a service implementing a systemic approach

Why Ackerman Pierce?

• Dedicated consultant supporting you throughout
• Quick and easy compliance process
• Weekly, reliable payroll
• Access to exclusive Social Worker roles

Apply Now

If you're a Social Worker looking for your next opportunity in Slough contact George Willett or send your CV today.

Senior Social Worker Safeguarding, Assessment or Children with Disabilities (Permanent)

Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire
Salary: £46,142 £49,282 (dependent on experience)
Retention Payment: £1,750
Contract: Permanent

Pro Social Partners are working with Oxfordshire County Council to recruit experienced Senior Social Workers across Safeguarding, Assessment and Children with Disabilities teams.

The Role

• Hold a caseload of more complex work and act as a source of practice expertise for the team.
• Support, mentor and co-work with newly qualified and less experienced colleagues.
• Manage a caseload of children subject to Child in Need and Child Protection plans.
• Undertake Section 47 enquiries, assessments and direct work with children and families.
• Prepare reports and present at child protection conferences and core group meetings.
• Work closely with partner agencies to reduce risk and improve outcomes for children.
• Keep children's voices at the centre of all assessment and planning.

About You

• A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
• Substantial post-qualifying experience in children's statutory services.
• Sound knowledge of Working Together to Safeguard Children and statutory processes.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.

Why Oxfordshire County Council?

• £1,750 retention payment.
• Choice of three teams.
• Regular reflective supervision and strong management support.
• Ongoing training and CPD to support your career progression.
• A permanent role with job security and local government pension scheme.

To find out more, apply now or contact Conor Clarke at Pro Social Partners on (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation about this role and other permanent opportunities.

Loyalty Bonus (Contact for more detail) Flexibility encouraged Supportive Management No Micro Management

Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment, where your actions can directly shape a child's future?

If so, we are currently looking for an experienced Social Worker with 3+ Years post qualification experience to join a localit click apply for full job details

1-2 days in the office 6 Month Rolling Contract Adoption Team Supportive Management Flexibility Encouraged

Leaders in Care are working with a forward-thinking Local Authority in North Wales s that is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Adoption Team on an interim basis to support with Post Adoption Support

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the liv click apply for full job details

Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Haringey Council who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience

We are looking for a Statutory Assessment Team Manager this role will be based at: 225 High Road, London, Greater London, N22 8HQ, 2 days remote and 3 days in the office

The right candidate will:

The main purpose of the Statutory Assessment team manager is to ensure that Haringey Borough Council delivers all aspects of its Send service within the statutory timelines as set out within the Children and Families Act (2014).

• To provide day to day management and oversight for all aspects of the Statutory assessment team.
• To provide line management for EHCP team leaders.
• To prepare for SEND inspection.
• To manage the staffing budget for the statutory assessment team.
• To oversee effective phase transfer annually in line with statutory requirements.
• To work closely and collaboratively with Special heads, and other educational establishments to ensure effective partnership working.
• To work closely with the Performance and Finance Manager to ensure legal compliance with all aspects of statutory requirement.
• Develop and oversee quality assurance process to continue to drive up quality for all aspects of the Statutory assessment process.
• Develop a service that ensures that children and young people are at the heart of delivery and is person centred.

We require the following:

• Experience of managing a staff team including performance, competency, and capability in busy complex environment.
• Knowledge of the code of practice as it affects performance targets and funding for children to meet their SEND needs.
• Knowledge and understanding of High Needs Funding mechanism.
• Experience of providing training or participating in public consultation events where sensitivity and knowledge of the subject area is needed.

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon,

Social Worker - Duty & Assessment - Sefton - 39 per hour

We are currently looking for an experienced Social Worker to join a fantastic Children's Assessment and Safeguarding Service in Sefton.

The role of the Advanced Practitioner will be to carry out the function of statutory Children's Services and the remit of the Assessment and Safeguarding Teams in completing single assessments and section 47 enquiries. You will hold a mixture of cases ranging through CIN, CP and Court cases, although you will be expected to hold the more complex cases which is reflected in your level of experience.

The benefits of this Advanced Practitioner role:

• 39 per hour
• Small and friendly local authority with strong multi agency partnerships and a visible senior management team
• Condensed hours such as 37 over 4 days available
• Differing start/finish times
• Remote & office working and flexi
• Personal and case supervision is held monthly
• They offer extensive training opportunities, parking permits and strong administrative support.

Duties of this Advanced Practitioner role:

• Liaising with other professionals
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Working with children on the child protection register, looked after children and children in need
• Attending court
• Working with Public Law Outline (PLO)
• Single assessments
• Chairing child protection conferences
• Child protection meetings
• Case conferences

Essential Requirements as an Advanced Practitioner:

• Social Work England registration
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Hold a full UK drivers' licence
• Post-qualified experience in children's services

Usman Hameed

(phone number removed)

(url removed)

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Social Worker - Duty & Assessment - Bury- 39 per hour

We are currently looking for an experienced Social Worker to join a fantastic Children's Assessment and Safeguarding Service in Bury.

The role of the Advanced Practitioner will be to carry out the function of statutory Children's Services and the remit of the Assessment and Safeguarding Teams in completing single assessments and section 47 enquiries. You will hold a mixture of cases ranging through CIN, CP and Court cases, although you will be expected to hold the more complex cases which is reflected in your level of experience.

The benefits of this Social Worker role:

• 42 per hour
• Small and friendly local authority with strong multi agency partnerships and a visible senior management team
• Condensed hours such as 37 over 4 days available
• Differing start/finish times
• Remote & office working and flexi
• Personal and case supervision is held monthly
• They offer extensive training opportunities, parking permits and strong administrative support.

Duties of this Social Worker role:

• Liaising with other professionals
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Working with children on the child protection register, looked after children and children in need
• Attending court
• Working with Public Law Outline (PLO)
• Single assessments
• Chairing child protection conferences
• Child protection meetings
• Case conferences

Essential Requirements as an Social Worker:

• Social Work England registration
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Hold a full UK drivers' licence
• Post-qualified experience in children's services

If you're interested please apply or call Caritas and ask for Usman Hameed

Mobile: (phone number removed)

Email: (url removed)

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Social Worker - Duty & Assessment - Wigan- 39 per hour

We are currently looking for an experienced Social Worker to join a fantastic Children's Assessment and Safeguarding Service in Wigan.

The role of the Advanced Practitioner will be to carry out the function of statutory Children's Services and the remit of the Assessment and Safeguarding Teams in completing single assessments and section 47 enquiries. You will hold a mixture of cases ranging through CIN, CP and Court cases, although you will be expected to hold the more complex cases which is reflected in your level of experience.

The benefits of this Advanced Practitioner role:

• 39 per hour
• Small and friendly local authority with strong multi agency partnerships and a visible senior management team
• Condensed hours such as 37 over 4 days available
• Differing start/finish times
• Remote & office working and flexi
• Personal and case supervision is held monthly
• They offer extensive training opportunities, parking permits and strong administrative support.

Duties of this Advanced Practitioner role:

• Liaising with other professionals
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Working with children on the child protection register, looked after children and children in need
• Attending court
• Working with Public Law Outline (PLO)
• Single assessments
• Chairing child protection conferences
• Child protection meetings
• Case conferences

Essential Requirements as an Advanced Practitioner:

• Social Work England registration
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Hold a full UK drivers' licence
• Post-qualified experience in children's services

Usman Hameed

(phone number removed)

(url removed)

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.