Qualified Social Worker - Duty and Assessment

Pertemps; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency seeks passionate Qualified Social Workers for a Duty and Assessment team in Blackburn. The role focuses on delivering effective social care, supported by a dedicated team. Successful candidates will possess excellent communication skills and a commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and families.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant access

Ongoing compliance management

Reliable payroll

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• 4+ years qualified experience in social work.
• Experience in statutory/voluntary agencies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of risks and needs.
• Manage a caseload effectively.
• Develop individual care plans respecting diversity.

Skills

Mediation

Negotiation

Communication

Education

SW, CSS, DipSW, or Social Work Degree

Job description

Qualified Social Worker - Duty and Assessment, Blackburn

Location: Blackburn, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 7a8b7db4c860

Job Views: 7

Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description:

Qualified Social Worker - Duty and Assessment

Location: Lancashire

Pay rate: £39 per hour

We are seeking experienced and passionate Qualified Social Workers to join our dedicated Duty and Assessment Team in Lancashire. This role offers the opportunity to uphold and champion best practices in social care, supported by an experienced team manager. Our client has a strong, positive culture within this Lancashire local authority, and we invite you to be part of it.

In this role, you will work in accordance with social care legislation and local government requirements, supporting the delivery of person-centred, safe, and effective social care services. Using your professional knowledge and experience, you will make assessments and decisions about appropriate interventions, establishing and maintaining relationships with service users and other agencies to meet identified needs.

You will be committed to achieving positive and sustainable outcomes for children and their families, ensuring their well-being and safety. Your passion for supporting vulnerable children and families will drive your work, with a focus on protection, efficiency, and excellent outcomes.

Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
• SW, CSS, DipSW, or Social Work Degree; creative, flexible, and forward-thinking
• Experience working in a Social Services Directorate or statutory/voluntary agency
• Dedicated to continuous improvement and providing the best outcomes
• Excellent mediation and negotiation skills
• Experience working with diverse client groups within an agency
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with children and families
• Committed to high-quality service delivery
• Experience in multi-disciplinary, interagency work
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• 4+ years qualified experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of risks, protection, and social care needs
• Manage an agreed caseload
• Utilize specialist communication skills to achieve outcomes
• Develop individual care plans respecting diversity and dignity
• Support and advise unqualified staff and students

This is an agency post, and Pertemps offers:

• Dedicated consultant with access to roles across the UK
• Easy registration, referral schemes, incentives
• Ongoing compliance management
• Reliable payroll and more

The role is ideally suited for those traveling from Blackburn, Fulwood, Rawtenstall, Blackpool, Morecambe, Darwin, Preston, Crosby, Chorley, Clitheroe, Oswaldtwistle, Burnley, Bootle, Lancaster, Middleton, Leigh, Ormskirk, Skelmersdale, Leyland, Accrington, Barrow, Wigan, St Helens, Liverpool, Birkenhead, Widnes, Warrington, Wirral, Huyton, Wallasey, Manchester, Rochdale, Oldham, Bolton, Altrincham, Cheadle, Stockport, Ashton under Lyme, Stretford, Bury, and others.

Referral Scheme:

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Additional Information:

We recruit across all social work areas. If this role isn't suitable, contact us for other opportunities including IRO, BIA, Occupational Therapist, MASH, Children in Need, Children with Disabilities, and more.