Children's Social Worker - Duty & Assessment

£42 per Hour + £150 Weekly Accommodation Bonus Flexible Hybrid Working | Low Caseloads | 6-Month Minimum Contract

Are you an experienced Duty & Assessment Social Worker looking for a role with manageable caseloads, flexible working arrangements, and strong management support?

We’re currently working with a well-regarded South Coast local authority that is actively recruiting experienced Social Workers into its Duty & Assessment Service.

• Carrying out timely assessments and interventions, including completing child and family assessments, responding to referrals and undertaking initial visits, managing duty responsibilities and safeguarding concerns, conducting Section 47 enquiries where required, performing risk assessment and decision-making, and multi‑agency partnership working.
• Progressing cases to the most appropriate service pathway.
• Working closely with children, families, and partner agencies.

• £42 per hour
• £150 weekly accommodation bonus
• Flexible hybrid working
• Choose your office days
• Low and manageable caseloads
• Minimum 6‑month contract
• Access to high‑quality training and development
• Supportive management team
• Wellbeing and employee support services
• Easily commutable South Coast location
• Loyalty bonus available (contact for details)

Know another Social Worker looking for their next contract? Receive £500 for every successful referral that we place.

• Qualified Social Worker (Current)
• Social Work England registration
• Previous experience within a Duty & Assessment, Referral & Assessment, or Front Door service
• Strong assessment and risk management skills