Social Worker– Children’s Assessment Service South

Social Worker – Children’s Assessment Service South

In this important role you will be part of a duty‑rotation of social workers who receive child assessments as they are referred by our Multi‑Agency Safeguarding Hub. You will also lead Section 47 child protection investigations where necessary, all with the support of experienced permanent managers. Your work ensures children and families receive thoughtful, evidence‑based assessments that help them identify and make lasting changes.

As a key safeguarding role you will:

• Receive and assess child protection referrals on a duty‑rotation schedule.
• Lead Section 47 child protection investigations where required.
• Provide child‑focused, proportionate, evidence‑based assessments and develop further plans of intervention.
• Collaborate with multi‑agency partners, maintain strong relationships and contribute to the Family Safeguarding Model.

The Children’s Assessment Service provides an early response to support children and families who may be in need or at risk of harm. The team’s purpose is to complete comprehensive child and family assessments in partnership with families, ensuring they receive the right help at the right time. We maintain a OFSTED rating of ‘Good’ overall and continue working to deliver an Outstanding service.

• Qualified social worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Completed the ASYE (or equivalent).
• Experience working with children and families in a statutory setting.
• Commitment to delivering respectful, proportionate and evidence‑based, child‑focused assessments that value children’s voices.

• Welcome and loyalty payment of £3,500.
• Relocation allowance of up to £8,000.
• Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays). Holiday allowance rises to 32 days with seniority.
• A comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with employer contributions up to 19.9%.
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24x7 health and wellbeing support.
• Family‑friendly policies – carers leave, paid volunteering time and generous family leave.
• Childcare vouchers, cycle‑to‑work scheme, electric car scheme and extensive staff discount network.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities to support ongoing professional growth.

We are proud of our diverse workforce and welcome applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background or maternity/family leave status. We support all staff with peer‑support networks and safe spaces.

We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants, care leavers, apprentices and former Armed Forces personnel meeting essential criteria. We support safeguarding across all staff and offer flexible working arrangements including flexi‑time, part‑time, job sharing, nine‑day fortnights and annualised hours.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to verify criminal convictions.