Senior Social Worker for the Duty & assessment Team #000A0F7F1

Semester.co.uk; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Senior Social Worker for the Duty & Assessment Team. The role involves delivering high-quality assessments and support to children and families, with a focus on mentorship and leadership within a team. This hybrid position offers competitive pay and excellent management support.

Benefits

Free ongoing training opportunities

Competitive pay rates

In-house payroll

Support from dedicated consultants

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker (BA/MA Social Work, DipSW or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years’ post-qualified experience.
• Strong knowledge of Duty & Assessment and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective, high-quality statutory social work to children and families.
• Lead on complex cases including S47 enquiries and risk assessments.
• Facilitate group supervisions and practice development workshops.

Skills

Statutory social work

Assessment

Leadership

Safeguarding

Mentoring

Education

BA/MA in Social Work

Job description

Senior Social Worker for the Duty & assessment Team #000A0F7F1

Children’s Advanced Practitioner (Senior Practitioner) – Duty & Assessment Team
Market Place, Tameside (OL6 6DL) – Hybrid Working
Start Date: Monday 14th July 2025 | End Date: Monday 22nd September 2025
£35 – £40 per hour (DOE)
Full-time | Interim Contract
Via Semester Recruitment Ltd – on behalf of Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council (GM Collaboration)

Role Overview:

Tameside MBC is seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner (Advanced Practitioner) to join its Duty & Assessment Team. This is a hybrid, frontline role working with children and families at the point of referral to deliver high-quality assessments, timely interventions, and safeguarding actions.

As a Senior Practitioner, you’ll carry a reduced caseload and provide leadership, mentoring, and reflective support to other social workers in the team.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver effective, high-quality statutory social work to children and families in line with legal frameworks, local policies, and best practice.

Lead on complex cases, including S47 enquiries, risk assessments, and court proceedings.

Facilitate group supervisions and practice development workshops for social work staff, supporting quality improvement and reflective learning.

Provide leadership within the team, using service user feedback, performance data, and team input to guide service improvements.

Support the strategic development of the service and contribute to the wider transformation of children’s services.

Promote a culture of safe, child-focused, and evidence-informed practice.

Qualified Social Worker (BA/MA Social Work, DipSW or equivalent)

Registered with Social Work England

Minimum 5 years’ post-qualified experience in children’s statutory social work

Strong knowledge of Duty & Assessment, safeguarding, and court processes

Proven experience in mentoring or leading social work staff

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)

Compliance Requirements:

Must provide 5 years of employment references

All gaps in employment must be explained

All relevant qualifications must be provided at submission

Completion of the GM Pledge Compliance Attributes Questions is mandatory for your application to be considered

Working Arrangement:

This role offers a hybrid working pattern, with a mix of office-based and remote working, depending on service needs.

If you’re a confident and experienced practitioner who thrives in fast-paced environments and wants to help shape frontline practice, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Rob at Semester Recruitment to find out more.

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP

What’s on offer for the Social Worker

· Excellent competitive pay rate – paid weekly!

· Excellent management structure with experienced leaders

· Desirable location with excellent transport links

· A stable and well-supported working environment

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.

Competitive Rates of pay

In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support

Enhanced DBS completed.

Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team

An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant

Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area

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