Fully Remote Front Door & Assessment Children's Social Worker
Powys, United Kingdom Temporary QSW childrens services, Adoption and fostering, Children and families, Young people and leaving care, CAMHS, Children and disabilities, Probation and youth offending Remote
Reference: DC1109210726PM_1784643095
Location: Fully Remote
Contract: Initial 3-Month Contract
Start Date: Immediate Start Available
Registration Required: Social Care Wales
Experience Required: Minimum 3 Years Post-Qualified Permanent Experience
Contract: Initial 3-Month Contract
Start Date: Immediate Start Available
Registration Required: Social Care Wales
Experience Required: Minimum 3 Years Post-Qualified Permanent Experience
Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for a fully remote opportunity within a Front Door and Assessment service?
We are seeking a confident and experienced Senior Social Worker to join a busy Front Door & Assessment team. Whilst previous Front Door experience is highly desirable, we would also like to hear from strong Children's Social Workers who can demonstrate the right skills, knowledge and assessment experience within safeguarding and statutory children's services.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner who can hit the ground running and is available to start without delay.
What We're Looking For
- Qualified Social Worker with current Social Care Wales registration
- Minimum 3 years' post-qualified experience gained within permanent roles
- Strong assessment, risk analysis and safeguarding skills
- Experience working within statutory Children's Services
- Ability to manage referrals, conduct assessments and make informed recommendations
- Confident decision-maker capable of working autonomously in a remote environment
- Availability to commit to the next three months
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake Front Door and Assessment work within Children's Services
- Screen and assess incoming referrals
- Complete timely child and family assessments
- Analyse risk and identify safeguarding concerns
- Work collaboratively with partner agencies and professionals
- Ensure robust recording and compliance with statutory requirements
- Contribute to positive outcomes for children and families
Why Work With Me & Caritas?
- 23 years of specialist recruitment experience supporting Social Workers across England and Wales.
- Straightforward, honest communication with clear updates and genuine feedback throughout the process.
- A supportive, relationship-led approach where you're treated as a professional, not just a CV.
- Trusted Caritas backing, with long-standing local authority partnerships, strong compliance processes and access to roles not always advertised publicly.
A Straightforward, Supportive Approach to Recruitment
Looking for a new role can feel daunting. Whether you're actively searching or simply considering your options, my role is to provide honest advice, market insight and practical support throughout the process.
You won't be pressured into making decisions. Instead, you'll receive realistic guidance, transparent communication and support from someone who understands the challenges and demands of social work.
Let's Have a Proper Conversation
For more information on this role or for a discussion about opportunities across England and Wales please contact Davina at Caritas Recruitment - [email protected] / 07385 031109
Referral Bonus
Not interested yourself?
Refer a suitable Social Worker and receive £300 if your referral is successfully placed.
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.