Children's Social Worker — Flexible Hybrid & Low Caseloads

Community Care Live; England; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation bonus (£150/week)

Flexible hybrid working

Low caseloads

Training and development

Wellbeing support

Referral bonus (£500)

Job summary

Community Care Live is seeking an experienced MASH & Assessment Social Worker for a six-month contract with a highly regarded West Country local authority. The role emphasizes manageable caseloads and strong managerial support, enabling thorough child and family assessments.

The successful candidate will carry out timely assessments, respond to referrals, manage duty responsibilities, and work with multi-agency partners to determine the right service pathway.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with SW England registration.
• Experience in Duty & Assessment, Referral & Assessment or Front Door.
• Strong assessment and risk management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out timely Child & Family Assessments and interventions.
• Respond to referrals and perform initial visits.
• Manage duty responsibilities and safeguarding concerns.
• Conduct Section 47 enquiries where required.
• Assess risk and support multi-agency decision-making.
• Collaborate with children, families and partner agencies.
• Progress cases to appropriate service pathways.

Skills

Assessment & risk management

Duty & Assessment experience

Education

Social Work England registration

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

Community Care Live is seeking an experienced MASH & Assessment Social Worker for a six-month contract with a highly regarded West Country local authority. The role emphasizes manageable caseloads and strong managerial support, enabling thorough child and family assessments.

The successful candidate will carry out timely assessments, respond to referrals, manage duty responsibilities, and work with multi-agency partners to determine the right service pathway.