Senior Social Worker – Assessment

Position: Senior Social Worker – Assessment (Contract)
Bromley | Locum | £39.04 per hour

Bromley Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Assessment service, working with children and families at the front door of children’s services. This is a key role focused on completing high-quality assessments and ensuring timely, effective interventions that safeguard children and promote positive outcomes.

In this role, you will manage a varied caseload, undertaking Child and Family Assessments, working with Child in Need and Child Protection cases, and contributing to robust decision-making alongside partner agencies. You will be confident managing risk, meeting statutory timescales, and supporting less experienced colleagues where required.

What You’ll Need:

Social Work England Registration

Social Work Qualification

At least 3 years’ post-qualifying experience in frontline children’s social work

Strong experience within Assessment services

Sound knowledge of safeguarding, CIN and CP frameworks

Excellent assessment, analysis, and report-writing skills

Confidence working in a fast-paced, statutory environment

Why Sheldon Phillips?

Because we actually listen to what you need. We’re not just here to fill roles—we’re here to find you the right fit in a supportive and rewarding team. That’s why social workers trust us to help them take the next step in their careers.

If you want to know more about this Senior Social Worker – Assessment role in Bromley, give Ellis Russell a call on (phone number removed) – let’s have a chat!

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