Assessment Social Worker
Weybridge, Surrey
£42ph Umbrella
Hybrid Working | 2 Days in the Office

Caritas Recruitment is working with Surrey County Council to recruit an experienced Assessment Social Worker to join their Weybridge team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a relationship-based service that focuses on achieving the best outcomes for children and families through strengths-based practice, partnership working, and high-quality assessments.

The Role As an Assessment Social Worker, you'll undertake Child and Family Assessments, manage risk, complete safeguarding and child protection work, and develop effective plans that support positive and lasting change for children and families.

Key Responsibilities

  • Undertake comprehensive Child and Family Assessments.
  • Complete safeguarding enquiries and child protection investigations.
  • Participate in strategy meetings, child protection conferences, and core groups.
  • Develop SMART plans that improve outcomes for children.
  • Work closely with multi-agency partners including Health, Education, Police, and Legal Services.
  • Contribute to PLO processes and court proceedings where required.
  • Keep children's voices and lived experiences at the centre of practice.

About You

  • Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
  • Experience within Children's Services in a UK statutory setting.
  • Strong assessment, safeguarding, and risk management skills.
  • Knowledge of child protection, PLO, and relevant legislation.
  • Confident working in a fast-paced environment and managing complex caseloads.

What's on Offer?
£42ph Umbrella
Hybrid working (2 days in the office)
Supportive management and reflective supervision
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Collaborative team culture
Opportunity to make a real difference to children and families

For more information or to apply, please contact:

Lisa Hallinan
Principal Consultant | Caritas Recruitment
[email protected]
07825 538951

Know someone who could be interested? Feel free to share this opportunity with your network.

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

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