Social Worker - Childrens Assessment Team

Calderdale Council; Halifax; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in England is seeking qualified social workers to join their Children's Assessment Team in Halifax. You will deliver a high-quality service to children in need, perform assessments, and manage cases, all while working within a supportive team environment committed to personal development. The ideal candidate should have a relevant qualification and experience in statutory children's services.

Benefits

Free car parking permit

Comprehensive induction program

Regular supervision for well-being and development

Qualifications

• Demonstrate qualifying experience in statutory children and families service.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Able to practice at secure level 2 status.

Responsibilities

• Provide a quality service to children in need of support.
• Undertake child and family assessments and planning.
• Conduct section 47 inquiries and manage cases.

Skills

Child protection

Social work assessments

Team collaboration

Education

BA/DipSW/CQSW or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Post Ref: CC432

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. 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 include support to provide the very best service for our children, quality reflective supervision, and a learning culture within the service. We offer a free car parking permit, a comprehensive induction program, and regular person-focused supervision to meet well-being, training, and development needs.

Children’s Assessment Team has four pods consisting of a practice manager, advanced practitioner, and five social workers with administrative 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, while proactively progressing cases via early intervention, child in need, child protection, and pre-proceedings work under the Public Law Outline. At times we initiate care proceedings and hold cases for a short period until transfer to the relevant locality or children looked-after team. Other forms of relevant children’s assessment may include age assessments, human rights assessments, and 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 you will need to develop.

Qualifications and requirements

Applications will be considered from qualified social workers (BA/DipSW/CQSW or equivalent), registered with Social Work England, 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 exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before appointment is confirmed.

Dates and recruitment process

Closing Date: Sunday 12 October 2025

Interview Date: TBC

For more information about Social Care in Calderdale please visit the Calderdale Council website. We may utilise digital interview methods.

Equal opportunity and diversity

Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from those who share a commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

We particularly welcome applications from communities currently under-represented in our organisation. For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our website.