Children's Social Worker - MASH / Assessment

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

£42 per hour | Flexible hybrid working | Low caseloads | 6-month minimum contract

Are you an experienced MASH & Assessment Social Worker looking for a role that offers manageable caseloads, flexible working, and strong management support?

We're working with a highly regarded local authority in the West Country that is currently recruiting experienced Social Workers to join its MASH & Assessment Service.

This authority is committed to keeping caseloads low and manageable, giving practitioners the time and space to complete high-quality assessments and make well-informed decisions that lead to positive outcomes for children and families.

This is an excellent opportunity for Social Workers seeking a better work-life balance, while continuing to grow professionally within a supportive and well-structured team.

The Role

• You will be responsible for 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
• Risk assessment and decision-making
• Multi-agency partnership working
• Progressing cases to the most appropriate service pathway
• Working closely with children, families, and partner agencies

The service has clear processes in place and benefits from supportive management oversight, allowing practitioners to focus on effective frontline practice.

What’s on Offer?

• £42 per hour
• £150 weekly accommodation bonus
• Flexible hybrid working Choice of 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 us for details

Why Apply?

With increasing pressures across children's services, opportunities offering genuine flexibility, lower caseloads, and strong support are becoming increasingly rare.

We work directly with hiring managers, enabling us to match Social Workers with roles that suit their preferred working style, experience, and career goals.

Whether you're looking for better support, greater flexibility, or a fresh challenge, we'd be happy to discuss how this opportunity could be the right fit for you.

Referral Bonus

Know another Social Worker looking for their next contract?

Receive£500for every successful referral we place.

Requirements

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

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