Duty and Assessment - Experienced Children's Social Workers

Job Description

Location:

Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3NG

Contract Type:
Permanent

Worker Type:
Hybrid Worker

Working hours:

Full time 37 hours per week

Salary:
Starting Salary £46,142 (Level one) rising to £49,282 (Level four) per annum (pro rata for part‑time)

We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce – perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for. Read on to find out more…

Working for Nottingham City Council brings competitive pay, generous leave, a defined benefit pension scheme and an inclusive, innovative culture that supports each employee to do and be their best.

As a Social Worker in the first response service you will work in our Duty Assessment Service. The First Response Service ensures children and families receive the right support at the right time through strengths‑based assessment.

You will work with a highly experienced team in an environment that embraces development and aims to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and families.

• Supportive culture with manageable caseloads and reflective supervision
• Opportunities for learning, training and development embedded in practice
• Annual leave: 26–33 days plus bank holidays; additional leave can be purchased
• Defined benefit pension scheme: 18.5% (greater than double the average employer offering)
• Smart Working and health and wellbeing benefits, including Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and more

The ideal candidate will have:

• Professional Social Work Qualification
• Registered with Social Work England
• Direct experience working with children in a childcare setting
• Full driving licence, access to a vehicle and willingness to travel both inside and outside the council area as required
• Excellent communication skills to support internal and multi‑agency working relationships

An enhanced DBS check is required.

We welcome applications from all cultures, ethnicities and beliefs. We particularly want to hear from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, members of the LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities, to reflect our local population more accurately.

Closing Date: 31st March 2026 – we encourage you to apply as soon as possible as adverts may close early.

Interviews will be held: TBC.

For informal enquiries please contact Stacey Robinson by email.

Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. We are one of the largest employers in Nottingham and we offer a wide range of roles across our services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career.

Nottingham City Council is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to recruiting a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.