Children’s Assessment Social Worker

Liquidpersonnel; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Liquid Personnel is seeking an experienced Children’s Assessment Social Worker for our client in Portsmouth. You will conduct statutory child and family assessments, respond to referrals, assess risk, and determine the right level of support and intervention to safeguard children’s welfare.

You will work with children, parents and partner agencies, complete high-quality assessments, and ensure proper plans and reports are in place while meeting statutory deadlines.

Qualifications

• Registration with Social Work England is required.
• A recognised Social Work qualification is required.
• Experience in statutory children’s social care is essential.
• Experience carrying out assessments and casework in children’s services is essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake statutory child and family assessments and maintain accurate records.
• Respond to referrals and assess levels of need and risk.
• Visit children and families, ensuring their views are considered.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and take appropriate action.
• Collaborate with schools, health professionals and partner agencies.
• Develop plans and recommendations based on assessment findings.
• Prepare clear reports and ensure compliance with timescales.
• Promote child-centred and strengths-based social work practice.

Skills

Statutory assessments

Child protection

Report writing

Education

Social Work degree

Social Work England registration

Job description

Our client in Portsmouth is seeking an experienced Children’s Assessment Social Worker to join its Children’s Services team. The role involves undertaking statutory assessments of children and families, responding to referrals, identifying risks and needs, and determining the appropriate level of support and intervention.

The successful candidate will work closely with children, parents, carers and partner agencies to understand family circumstances, complete high-quality assessments and ensure children receive the right support at the right time.

Key responsibilities:

• Undertake statutory child and family assessments.
• Respond to referrals and assess levels of need and risk.
• Visit children and families and ensure their views and wishes are considered.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and take appropriate action.
• Work closely with schools, health professionals, police and other partner agencies.
• Develop appropriate plans and recommendations based on assessment findings.
• Prepare clear reports and maintain accurate case records.
• Manage a caseload effectively and meet statutory timescales.
• Promote child-centred and strengths-based social work practice.
• Ensure children’s safety, welfare and best interests remain the priority.

Requirements:

• Social Work England registration
• Recognised Social Work qualification
• Relevant experience in statutory children’s social care
• Experience undertaking assessments and casework in children's services

Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. * Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.