Children’s Social Worker, Duty & Assessment

Children’s Social Worker – Duty & Assessment

• £40.00 per hour
• Merseyside
• 36 hours p/w, locum
• Hybrid working

About the role: 
We are seeking a committed and motivated Duty and Assessment Social Worker to join our frontline children’s services team. You will play a crucial role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, undertaking timely assessments and interventions to ensure they receive the right support at the right time. 
This is a fast-paced and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will be part of a supportive and experienced team, working in a duty rota system to respond to new referrals and assess levels of risk and need. 
 
Key Responsibilities: 

• Carry out proportionate child and family assessments in line with statutory guidance and local policies. 

• Make decisions on the level of intervention required, from providing early help to initiating child protection procedures. 

• Undertake Section 47 enquiries and work with partner agencies to safeguard children. 

• Develop clear plans of intervention, ensuring the voice of the child is central to all assessments and decisions. 

• Manage a caseload within statutory timescales, ensuring high-quality and timely recording. 

• Work collaboratively with families, colleagues, and partner organisations to achieve positive outcomes. 

• Contribute to duty rota responsibilities, responding to new referrals and undertaking initial visits. 

 
What you need: 
 

• A degree in Social Work or equivalent 

• Registered with Social Work England 

• At least 3 years PQE permanent, direct employment within English local authorities 

• Experience in statutory children’s social care, ideally within a duty, assessment, or frontline team 

• Strong knowledge of legislation, statutory guidance, and safeguarding procedures. 

• Enhanced DBS check 

• Excellent communication and written skills 

 
Why Work with Pertemps Social Care? 
  
We’re committed to making your job search seamless and rewarding. Here’s what our candidates can expect: 
  
✅ Your Own Consultant – Your contact will be a social care specialist who knows the sector inside-out, has great connections across the region, and provides the tailored career advice you need to ensure the next step is the best one for you. 
✅ Simple, Online Registration – Our process is designed to ensure your registration journey is quick and straightforward. 
✅ Exclusive Roles – you have access to roles exclusive to us  
✅ Great Incentives – We have an exceptional referral scheme. Recommend your friends and colleagues and earn an introduction fee of £250. We will pay you £250 if you find your own role 
✅ State of the Art Compliance – We use powerful next-generation software to manage these critical processes are as quick, efficient, and stress-free as possible. 
✅ Fast, Reliable Payroll – Get paid promptly and securely, every time. 
And much more to ensure your job-search is smooth and hassle-free. 
  
Our Roles 
We place Social Care Practitioners into a wide range of essential roles, including: 
 

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) 

• Best Interest Assessor (BIA) 

• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) 

• Looked After Children (LAC) 

• Fostering / Adoption 

• Children’s & Adult Social Work 

• Service Manager / Head of Service 

• Team Manager / Assistant Team Manager 

• Occupational Therapist 

If you’re interested in finding your next role in social care, we can help! 
  
📩 Get in Touch Today! 
📧 kaye.fleming@pprsocialcare.co.uk 
📞 07435 787 863 / 0161 804 7658 
  
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