Social Worker - Childrens Assessment Team

Children's Social Work Matters; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Authority Social Services in the UK seeks passionate social workers to join their dedicated Children's Assessment Team. This role involves conducting assessments and providing support to children in need. Candidates should be qualified social workers with relevant experience in statutory services. The position features supportive management, opportunities for professional development, and a commitment to safeguarding children's welfare. Applications are welcomed from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Supportive management

Continuous improvement commitment

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker registered with Social Work England.
• Experience within statutory children's and families' services.
• Capability to practice at a secure level 2 status.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality services to children in need of support.
• Undertake comprehensive child and family assessments.
• Progress cases through early intervention and planning.

Skills

Social Work Expertise

Assessment Skills

Intervention Techniques

Team Collaboration

Education

BA/DipSW/CQSW or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Post Ref: CC432
Please note: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.

Calderdale is a beautiful metropolitan borough in the heart of the Yorkshire Pennines, situated between Manchester and Leeds. The spectacular natural landscape, vibrant towns, quirky culture, and tremendous architecture make it a great place to live and work. Its ideal location allows for easy access via the motorway or rail into the town centre or the surrounding area.

Systemic practice lies at the heart of our vision and we are looking for passionate committed people who can make a meaningful difference to our children. We have a commitment to maintaining low caseloads, which ensures practitioners are given opportunities to work effectively and robustly. Calderdale is a place where you can make a difference.

The benefits of working for Calderdale Children’s Social Care are that you will be supported to provide the very best service for our children. Quality reflective supervision is provided and there is very much a learning culture within the service. We give a commitment to maintaining caseloads at an appropriate level, which ensures practitioners are given the opportunities to work effectively and robustly. We value our social work staff and in recognition we offer a free car parking permit, given a comprehensive induction program and provided with regular person focused supervision to meet your well-being, training, and development needs.

Children’s Assessment Team has four pods which consist of a practice manager, advanced practitioner and five social workers with administration support. As a social worker within the team, you will be responsible for providing a quality service to our children in need of support and protection.

The team undertakes child and family single assessments, comprehensive pre‑birth assessments, section 47 enquiries and can cover all aspects of planning, whilst proactively progressing cases via the appropriate means such as early intervention, child in need, child protection, instigating pre proceedings work under the public law outline and at times initiating care proceedings. Cases are held by the assessing social work team for a short period up until an appropriate transfer point to the relevant locality or children looked after team. At times we are also required to undertake other forms of relevant children’s assessment such as age assessments, human right assessment, section 7 and 37 reports / child impact reports.

We Will Offer

• Supportive management and a service‑wide commitment to continuous improvement.


• A creative and challenging team with supportive colleagues.


• Opportunities to develop your supervision and management skills in a supportive environment.


• Supervision and appraisal arrangements to build your skills and to assist you in your career development.


• An excellent learning and development programme that reflects your needs and the skills that you will need to develop.

Applications will be considered from qualified social workers (BA/DipSW/CQSW or equivalent), registered with Social Work England and who can demonstrate qualifying experience gained within statutory children and families’ service and practicing at a secure level 2 status. Level 3 social workers are expected to provide evidence of their progression status.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

Closing Date

Sunday 25th January 2026

Interview Date: TBC

For more information about Social Care in Calderdale please visit: http://www.calderdale.gov.uk/v2/jobs/social-care-calderdale

Calderdale will reimburse the post holders required professional membership, annually.

We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.

Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under‑represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub