Social Worker

Portman Recruitment; Matlock; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Training opportunities

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Portman Recruitment is representing a Social Worker position for Family Assessment Services in Derbyshire (DE4). The role involves leading parenting capacity assessments, producing reports, and ensuring child-focused, evidence-based practice within agreed timescales.

You'll have a recognised Social Work qualification, current Social Work England registration, and at least one year post-qualification experience. Enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, analytical and report-writing skills.
• Current Social Work England registration is required.
• A minimum of one year's post-qualification experience working with children and families.
• Experience preparing parenting assessment reports for court and contributing to permanency planning.

Responsibilities

• Complete evidence-based, analytical and comprehensive parenting assessments.
• Produce high-quality reports with clear recommendations to support permanency planning for children and families.
• Build positive, respectful and professional relationships with families throughout the assessment process.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and partner agencies.
• Ensure assessments are objective, child-focused and completed within agreed timescales.
• Maintain accurate case records and reports suitable for court proceedings.
• Promote positive outcomes for children through high-quality assessment and intervention.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Report writing

Education

Social Work qualification

Social Work England registration

Job description

Social Worker – Family Assessment Services

Location: Derbyshire (DE4)
Salary: £38,001 - £47,028.80
Job Type: Full-time

About Our Client

Our client has been a national leader in social care for over 25 years, committed to innovation, excellence and making a genuine difference to the lives of children, young people and families.

Their nurturing and empowering culture enables highly skilled, dedicated and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver exceptional services across a range of specialist provisions, including:

• Family Assessment Services
• Children's Residential Homes
• 16+ Supported Living
• Learning Disabilities Services

Each service is designed to provide safety, stability, growth and independence for the individuals and families they support.

Our Client's Mission

Our client is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care built on trust, compassion and professionalism. Every service is designed to provide consistent, meaningful support that enables positive outcomes and lasting change for children and families.

The Role

As a Social Worker within our client's Family Assessment Services, you'll play a vital role in supporting parents while ensuring the best possible outcomes for children.

You'll lead the assessment process, providing objective, evidence-based advice and support to families while completing comprehensive parenting capacity assessments.

With a manageable caseload, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful professional relationships with families, allowing you to tailor assessments to individual circumstances and provide the best opportunity for positive change.

You'll benefit from dedicated Social Work Practice Managers, qualified social work supervision and ongoing professional support throughout your career.

In addition, you'll have access to specialist legal advice, bespoke training and continuous professional development opportunities within the social work service.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete evidence-based, analytical and comprehensive parenting assessments.
• Produce high-quality reports with clear recommendations to support permanency planning for children and families.
• Build positive, respectful and professional relationships with families throughout the assessment process.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and partner agencies.
• Ensure assessments are objective, child-focused and completed within agreed timescales.
• Maintain accurate case records and reports suitable for court proceedings.
• Promote positive outcomes for children through high-quality assessment and intervention.

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• A recognised Social Work qualification
• Current Social Work England registration
• A minimum of one year's post-qualification experience working with children and families
• Experience preparing high-quality parenting assessment reports for court
• The ability to complete robust, evidence-based parenting assessments
• A professional, honest and objective approach when working with families
• Willingness and flexibility to work across a number of family assessment centres where required
• Excellent communication, analytical and report-writing skills

What Our Client Offers

Competitive Salary & Rewards

• Excellent salary package with structured pay scales reflecting your experience and qualifications
• Pay structure aligned with leading national salary standards

Career Progression

Clear career development pathways including opportunities to progress to:

• Senior Social Worker
• Practice Manager
• Service Manager
• Head of Service

Training & Development

• Comprehensive induction programme before you start
• Ongoing specialist training tailored to your role
• Fully funded professional training and qualifications through a nationally accredited training centre
• Access to specialist legal advice and professional guidance

Wellbeing & Employee Benefits

• Comprehensive employee wellbeing programme
• A range of employee benefits supporting health, wellbeing and personal development

Supportive Working Environment

You'll work within a supportive and collaborative team, receiving regular supervision, professional guidance and management support to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

Join a Leading Social Care Provider

Our client is committed to creating a positive, inclusive and supportive working environment where employees are empowered to deliver outstanding services while continuing to develop their careers.

If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families, this is an excellent opportunity to join a respected organisation that genuinely invests in its people.

Safeguarding

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

This position is subject to:

• An Enhanced DBS check
• Pre-employment background screening

Please note:

• Sponsorship is not available for this role.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.