Duty & Assessment Social worker
Salary:
£44 - £46.10 per hour
Location:
Halton
Duty and Assessment Social workers required in Halton Borough Council. Paying up to £46.10 per hour!
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.
- 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.
Benefits of working for Connect2SocialWork:
- Free DBS and compliance service
- Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SW
- Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge
- Work for an agency owned by Kent County Council
- Prompt and reliable payroll system
- "Refer a Friend" bonus - get £250 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place
Contact me today for more information! Chloe.boakes@csltd.org.uk / 07725 902 996
Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
