Social Worker - Assessment & Child Protection

Nottinghamshire; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated social workers to join their dynamic team in the East Midlands. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families through effective assessments and protection plans. With a commitment to strengths-based practices, you will work collaboratively in a supportive environment, ensuring manageable caseloads and professional development opportunities. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions and supports your career growth while making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Up to £5,000 relocation package

Flexible working options

Comprehensive CPD options

Regular supervision

Internal transfer scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in child protection and family assessments.
• Knowledge of multi-agency working and strengths-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and manage child protection plans.
• Collaborate with various agencies to support children and families.

Skills

Child Protection

Child and Family Assessments

Multi-Agency Collaboration

Strengths-Based Practice

Education

Degree in Social Work

Postgraduate Qualification in Social Work

Job description

Social Worker - Assessment & Child Protection

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Salary

£33,366 - £42,708 per annum

Type of vacancy

Permanent

Work pattern

Full Time

Hours per week

37

Work Base

County-wide

Working Arrangements

Office Based

Job Description / Person Specification

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Additional Documentation

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Competency Framework

Tier 7b

Interview date

This will be a rolling advert, so interview dates will be set up at intervals.

Number of posts

Multiple posts are available

Closing Date

30 June 2025 23:55

• Are you looking to develop your social work career
• Are you passionate about achieving the best for children and families
• Do you share our commitment to strengths-based practice
• Do you want an employer who provides both personal and professional support
  
  

Nottinghamshire’s Children’s Services are currently looking to recruit experienced and newly qualified social workers, for our vacancies across the county. Whether you come to work within one of our Assessment Teams, or join one of our Child Protection Teams, you’ll find a great team environment, with opportunities to develop your social work career. Our strengths-based practice framework uses a restorative approach, putting relationships at the centre of our work - with children and families, and with each other.

When You Join Us, You Can Expect

• Manageable caseloads
• Regular and effective supervision
• Mobile & flexible working
• Good levels of business and admin support
• Internal transfer scheme between teams to support your career development
• A clear career pathway plan
• A comprehensive range of CPD options, including links to local Universities
• Practice Consultants based in every social work team
• An Aspirant Managers Programme
• Up to £5,000 relocation package
• Plus - excellent employee benefits and support services
  
  

This investment in our workforce means that we are able to provide a quality, consistent, and professional service to communities in Nottinghamshire, with good outcomes being achieved for our children and young people.

Role outline: Assessment Team Social Worker

As a member of this service, you will respond to a wide range of referrals passed on to the team from the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). You will carry out Child and Family Assessments, and section 47 (Child Protection) enquiries. Your expert input will help decide whether a child is in need of help and / or in need of protection. Following your assessment and analysis you will help devise a multi-agency Child Protection Plan, multi-agency Child in Need Plan or make recommendations as to whether a Core Assessment is needed.

Role outline: District Child Protection Team Social Worker

Your role in this team will be varied working with children of all ages who are subject to a Child in Need Plan, Child Protection Plan or who have a Child and Family Assessment in place. You will work together with a range of agencies to manage and progress the child’s plan. You will be responsible for co-ordinating, monitoring and changing service provision as identified, with the aim of promoting positive change within the child’s home environment. You will respond to any identified risk with the support of your Team Manager, Family Support Worker’s, Social Work Support Officers, Advanced Practitioners, and Social Work Practice Consultants.

So, if you’d like to be part of our future workforce, and build your career with us, we’d like to hear from you.

(If you have a preference between Assessment or Child Protection work, please state this within your application – otherwise we will be happy to discuss current vacancy options with you if you’re selected for interview)

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.

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