Social Worker - Duty & Assessment

Connect2Halton; Widnes; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect2Halton is seeking an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join the Duty and Assessment Team in Widnes. You will identify and assess levels of risk and need, delivering protective or supportive services for children at risk, with potential allocation to the Child in Need team for longer‑term support.

You will work with children, families and partner agencies to ensure timely intervention, produce high‑quality assessments, undertake home visits and maintain safeguarding standards across

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with Degree/Diploma in Social Work.
• Registration with Social Work England.
• 3 years permanent experience.
• Experience in a Duty and Assessment team or similar front‑line social work.
• Strong understanding of child protection, safeguarding and social work legislation.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload effectively while maintaining high‑quality practice standards.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Car for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments.
• Manage a varied caseload of children and families in need of support.
• Work collaboratively with multi‑agency professionals to safeguard children.
• Undertake home visits, build rapport with families, and ensure appropriate interventions are put in place.
• Produce high‑quality assessments and reports for management and court purposes.
• Respond swiftly to referrals, assessing risk and need to ensure timely and effective interventions.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Education

Degree/ Diploma in Social Work

Job description

Halton Council are seeking an experienced qualified Social Worker to join the Duty and Assessment Team based in Widnes. The Duty and Assessment Team are a dedicated and impactful team, who are at the heart of positive change - working directly with children, families, and partner agencies to ensure every child's needs are met swiftly and effectively. With a strong focus on collaboration and timely support, this is a team where your work truly makes a difference.

As a Social Worker within our Duty and Assessment Team, you will identify and assess levels of risk and need, and deliver protective or supportive services for children at risk, in need of support and or looked after. If the child/young person requires longer term support you will assist in ensuring that they are allocated to a social worker in our Child in Need team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments.
• Manage a varied caseload of children and families in need of support.
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency professionals to safeguard children.
• Undertake home visits, build rapport with families, and ensure that appropriate interventions are put in place.
• Produce high-quality assessments and reports for management and court purposes.
• Respond swiftly to referrals, assessing risk and need to ensure timely and effective interventions.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker (Degree/Diploma in Social Work).
• Registration with Social Work England.
• 3 years permanent experience.
• Proven experience within a Duty and Assessment team or similar front-line social work.
• Strong understanding of child protection, safeguarding, and social work legislation.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload effectively while maintaining high-quality practice standards.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Car for work purposes.

Connect2Halton is a trading style of Halton & Kent Commercial Services LLP- A joint venture between Halton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Halton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business.