Social Worker - Assessment Team

WMJobs; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Shropshire Council is seeking a committed and passionate Qualified Social Worker (or those nearing completion) to join the Assessment Team. The role offers a varied caseload and the opportunity to engage with families from the outset after referral into the service.

Caseload is held during the assessment and children transfer to other teams as appropriate. This role is 37 hours per week across 52.14 weeks per year, with progression opportunities within the NJC Grade 7–11 Career Grade.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker or near completion of qualification.
• Experience in assessment work with families.
• Able to work 37 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments of families and hold caseload during the assessment.
• Engage families from referral into the service.
• Transfer children to Case Management, Children Looked After, Court or Early Help after assessment.

Skills

Caseload management

Family engagement

Assessment experience

Communication

Job description

Shropshire Council,

Do you want to work for an Outstanding Local Authority, if yes then we want to hear from you. An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Assessment Team for a committed and passionate Qualified Social Worker (or those nearing completion of their qualification), in our:

• Assessment Team

Working in the assessment team is a dynamic and exciting opportunity. The position would appeal to a social worker who enjoys a varied caseload, enjoys engaging with families from the outset following referral into the service. Each day is different and working within the assessment team will give you a well rounded working experience, working with a range of families in need of help and support. Typically you will case hold for the duration of the assessment, with children then transferring to either the Case Management Team, Children Looked After Team, Court Team or stepping down into Early Help.

37 Hours and 52.14 Weeks per year.

NJC Grade 7 - Grade 11 Career Grade.

For further details please view the attached documents.

Attached documents

• Person Specification.pdf
• Job Description.pdf
• Advert.pdf