Social Worker - Assessment Team

Location: Cambridgeshire

Social Worker – Assessment Team

Cambridgeshire County Council | Noble House, Ely
Locum Opportunity | Full-Time | Immediate Start
Up to £39.00 per hour Umbrella

SW Locums are recruiting for an experienced and motivated Social Worker to join the busy and dynamic Assessment Team at Cambridgeshire County Council, based at Noble House in Ely.

This is an excellent opportunity for a social worker who thrives in a fast-paced frontline environment and enjoys making a meaningful impact at the earliest stage of a child and family’s journey. Assessment Teams offer a rewarding setting where you can see positive outcomes develop quickly through timely intervention, strong relationship-building, and effective multi-agency working.

Working within a supportive and collaborative service, you will carry out statutory assessments, undertake child protection enquiries, and contribute to plans that safeguard children and support families to achieve sustainable change.

What You Can Expect

* Full-time locum contract with immediate start

* Competitive pay rate capped at £39.00 per hour Umbrella

* Hybrid working model with 2–3 days per week in the office

* Office base at Noble House, Ely

* Supportive management and established team structure

* Opportunity to work within a highly regarded local authority service

* Fast-moving and engaging work where your decisions genuinely matter

Key Responsibilities

* Undertaking Child and Family Assessments

* Managing a varied frontline caseload

* Completing Section 47 enquiries and risk assessments

* Working closely with partner agencies to safeguard children

* Preparing clear and analytical reports for court and planning meetings

* Building effective relationships with children, families, and professionals

* Ensuring timely and outcome-focused interventions

About You

To be considered, you should have:

* Social Work England registration

* Proven experience within Children’s Services, ideally Assessment or Front Door teams

* Strong assessment and analytical skills

* Confidence managing statutory responsibilities in a busy team environment

* Excellent communication and partnership-working abilities

Why Work With SW Locums?

SW Locums is recognised as one of the leading specialist social work agencies in the UK, dedicated to helping social workers secure roles that genuinely suit their experience, goals, and lifestyle. We pride ourselves on offering:

* Honest, knowledgeable consultancy from social work recruitment specialists

* Access to some of the best locum opportunities nationwide

* Reliable payroll and compliance support

* A personalised and responsive service throughout your assignment

* Long-standing relationships with local authorities across the UK

If you are looking for your next locum opportunity in a vibrant Assessment Team where you can make a real difference from day one, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply today referencing the attached job description for further role-specific information