Children's SP - Assessment Team - Staffordshire

Cannock, England, United Kingdom Temporary QSW childrens services

Reference: 670402

An experienced and committed Children’s Social Worker is sought to join an Assessment Team on a temporary or permanent basis. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children, young people and families by undertaking high-quality assessments and helping to ensure that children receive the right support at the right time.

As a Children’s Social Worker, you will manage a varied caseload involving children and families who may require support, protection or statutory intervention. You will complete child and family assessments, identify risk and need, and develop effective plans that promote children’s safety, wellbeing and development. You will work in partnership with parents, carers, schools, health professionals, police and other agencies to achieve positive outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include responding to referrals, undertaking visits and direct work with children, preparing reports for meetings and court proceedings, and maintaining accurate, timely case records. You will contribute to strategy discussions, child protection enquiries, care planning and legal processes where required. You will also ensure that children’s voices, wishes and feelings remain central to all decisions, while applying relevant legislation, policy and safeguarding procedures.

Applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England. Recent experience of working with children and families in an assessment, safeguarding or statutory social work setting is essential, together with a sound understanding of child protection practice, relevant legislation and risk assessment. Experience of working within an Assessment Team and confidence in undertaking complex assessments would be highly advantageous.

You will be a reflective and resilient practitioner with excellent communication, organisation and report-writing skills. The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and contribute positively to a multi-disciplinary team is essential. A valid driving licence and access to suitable transport may be required for visiting children and families across the area.

From £33.30
Per hour

Cannock, England, United Kingdom Temporary QSW childrens services

Added 10/11/2026
Reference: 670402

Children's SP - Assessment Team - Staffordshire

Cannock, England, United Kingdom Temporary QSW childrens services

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