Social Worker - Duty And Assessment

Opus People Solutions; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a dedicated Social Worker to join a forward-thinking team focused on child welfare. This role involves conducting assessments, managing urgent cases, and collaborating with various professionals to ensure the best outcomes for families. If you have a passion for social work and a commitment to making a difference, this position offers a chance to impact lives positively while working in a hybrid environment. Join a team where your expertise will be valued and your contributions will help shape the future of child protection services.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of social work experience.
• Passionate about making a difference in children's lives.

Responsibilities

• Screen and assess the needs of children and families referred to the service.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop safety plans for children at risk.
• Respond to urgent cases and manage crisis situations.

Skills

Social Work Experience

Risk Assessment

Crisis Management

Multi-Agency Collaboration

Job description

This position is no longer open for applications

Salary: GBP 33.3 per hour

Opus People Solutions, on behalf of Walsall Council, has an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to join their Duty and Assessment Team.

Job Title: Social Worker - Duty and Assessment

Length of assignment: 3 Months

Hours per week: 37

Hourly rate: £33.30

Location: Walsall

Remote/Office based: Hybrid

Responsibilities include:

1. Initial Assessments: Screen and assess the needs of children and families referred to the service.
2. Child Protection: Conduct risk assessments and develop safety plans for children at risk.
3. Duty Work: Respond to urgent cases and manage crisis situations as the first point of contact.
4. Caseload Management: Develop care plans and review cases regularly.
5. Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work with health, education, and other professionals to support families.
6. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate case records and prepare reports as needed.

If you have at least 3 years of social work experience and are passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Application Process:

Name: Please include your first and last name.

Email: Please include your email address.

Phone: Please include your country code and phone number.

CV / Resume: Please attach your updated CV or resume.

Eligibility: Please confirm if you are currently eligible to work in the country to which you are applying (work permit/visa/citizenship).