Children's Assessment Social Worker | North London Hybrid Role!
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Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next challenge in a high-performing Assessment Team? Join a supportive and forward-thinking local authority near Edgware, North London, offering a flexible hybrid working model and a strong focus on professional development and manageable caseloads.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact at the front door of children's services, working with families at the point of first intervention and ensuring children receive the right support at the right time.
🌟 Why Apply?
- Hybrid working - typically 1-2 days in the office
- Structured working pattern with a dedicated duty week every 4th week (office-based)
- Collaborative, well-supported Assessment Service
- Opportunities for career development and progression
- Work within a team committed to safeguarding and positive outcomes
🔍 The Role
As a Children's Assessment Social Worker, you will:
- Undertake Section 17 & Section 47 assessments
- Carry out timely, high-quality child and family assessments
- Manage a varied caseload within statutory timescales
- Work in partnership with multi-agency professionals to safeguard children
- Contribute to effective decision-making at the point of referral
- Participate in a duty rota, with every 4th week being a full duty week in the office
✅ What We're Looking For
To be considered, you must have:
- A minimum of 3 years' permanent post-qualified experience within children's social care
- At least 3 years' experience in an Assessment Team
- Strong knowledge of UK safeguarding procedures, legislation and frameworks
- Excellent assessment, communication, and risk management skills
- A recognised Social Work qualification and Social Work England registration
📍 Location
- Based near Edgware, North London
- Easily accessible via public transport and local road networks
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If you're ready to take on a rewarding role where your expertise truly matters, apply today and be part of a team making a difference every day.
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
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Children's Assessment Social Worker | North London Hybrid Role!
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