Children's SW - Duty & Assessment Team - Bracknell Forest

Reference: 671063

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Qualified Social Worker to join a Children’s Duty and Assessment Team. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children, young people and families by responding to concerns, assessing needs and helping to ensure that children are safe, supported and able to achieve positive outcomes.

Working as part of a supportive, multi-disciplinary service, you will manage referrals and provide timely, proportionate responses to safeguarding concerns. You will undertake assessments, identify risk and protective factors, and develop effective plans with children, families and partner agencies. The role will involve making sound professional judgements, progressing appropriate interventions and ensuring that children’s voices, wishes and feelings remain central to decision-making.

Your responsibilities will include completing statutory assessments, contributing to strategy discussions and child protection enquiries, preparing clear reports and maintaining accurate case records. You will work closely with colleagues across education, health, police and other services, sharing information appropriately and coordinating support where required. You may also be involved in court proceedings and will need to demonstrate confidence in presenting evidence and advocating for children.

You will be a qualified social worker with current registration and relevant experience in children’s services, ideally within a duty, assessment or safeguarding environment. You should have a sound understanding of child protection procedures, relevant legislation and evidence-based social work practice. Strong assessment, communication, organisation and analytical skills are essential, together with the ability to manage competing priorities and work calmly in a fast-paced setting.

We are looking for someone who is reflective, resilient and committed to continuous professional development. In return, you can expect regular supervision, opportunities for learning and development, and the chance to work within a collaborative team that values relationship-based practice and positive outcomes for children and families.

From £37.90
Per hour
Added 13/11/2026
Reference: 671063

Children's SW - Duty & Assessment Team - Bracknell Forest

Bracknell, England, United Kingdom Temporary QSW childrens services

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