Senior Social Worker Duty and Assessments

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced social worker to join its Children’s Services team. You will assess the social, emotional, and environmental needs of children and families, conduct necessary assessments, and coordinate collaborative outcome-focused plans with various agencies. Successful candidates will possess a recognized social work qualification, experience with children, and strong interpersonal skills. This is an opportunity to develop your career within a supportive environment that values diversity and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced social worker with a passion for working with children and young people.
• Current knowledge of legislation and child development.
• Specialist social work knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct S17 and S47 assessments to ensure child welfare.
• Coordinate multi-agency outcome-focused plans.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records.

Skills

Experience with children and families

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Strong organisational and multitasking abilities

Experience in team collaboration and relationship building

Proficiency in IT and assessment skills

Education

Social work qualification and registration with Social Work England

Post-qualifying experience as a social worker

Job description

In this role, you will work within the Children’s Services sector to assess and address the social, emotional, and environmental needs of children and families. You will conduct both S17 and S47 assessments to ensure the safety and well‑being of children and young people, and coordinate multi‑agency outcome‑focused plans. You will participate in meetings, represent the authority in court when necessary, handle day duty tasks, and maintain accurate, confidential records. Continuous professional development is encouraged through training and regular supervision.

As a qualified and experienced social worker, you have a passion for working with children and young people. You enjoy tackling new challenges and are committed to further developing your social work career. You thrive in an environment that recognises, promotes, and practices equality and diversity. You are looking to join a team where you can work collaboratively with permanent, experienced colleagues and managers.

• Experience with children and families
• Post‑qualifying experience as a social worker
• Specialist social work knowledge
• Current knowledge of legislation and child development
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
• Experience in team collaboration and relationship building
• Proficiency in IT and assessment skills
• Social work qualification and registration with Social Work England