Social Worker / Assessment Team

Reference: AS013_1791816729

Social Worker - Assessment Team - Rochdale Council

Rochdale | £39 per hour | 37 Hours per Week

Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity?

We are currently recruiting for a Social Worker to join the Assessment Team at Rochdale Council. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive team environment, undertaking meaningful work with children and families whilst earning a highly competitive rate.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Undertaking assessments of children and families.
  • Managing a varied caseload within statutory timescales.
  • Completing child and family assessments and risk assessments.
  • Working collaboratively with multi-agency professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
  • Contributing to child protection and safeguarding processes.
  • Producing high-quality reports and maintaining accurate case records.
  • Building positive relationships with children, young people and their families.

Requirements

Qualified Social Worker (BA, MA, DipSW or equivalent)

Registered with Social Work England

Experience within Children's Social Care

Strong assessment and risk management skills

Excellent communication and report writing abilities

What's On Offer?

  • £39 per hour
  • 37 hours per week
  • Flexible working arrangements available
  • Supportive and experienced management team
  • Opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's lives
  • Convenient parking available nearby
  • Immediate interviews available

Interested?

If you're looking for a new challenge within a well-established Assessment Team and would like to hear more, get in touch today for a confidential discussion.

Andrew Scully Recruitment Specialist - Children's & Adults' Social Services

"Helping Social Workers find the right opportunity for over 20 years."

Why Work with Caritas Recruitment?

At Caritas Recruitment, we understand social work because it's all we do. As one of the UK's leading specialist social care recruitment agencies, we are committed to providing a personal, professional and supportive service throughout your job search.

Benefits of Working with Caritas Recruitment:

Your own dedicated specialist consultant available 24/7

Local expertise across the North East and surrounding areas, helping to secure interviews quickly

Access to the widest range of social work opportunities across 180 local authorities and private organisations throughout the UK

Prompt and reliable weekly payroll

Free DBS and compliance service

Generous referral bonus scheme

Ongoing support throughout your assignment

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£39.00
Per hour
Up to GBP39 per hour + x 37 hours
Added 12/10/2026
Reference: AS013_1791816729

Social Worker / Assessment Team

Rochdale, England, United Kingdom Temporary Social care

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