Location: Hertfordshire
Team: 0-25 Together Service - Assessment
Rate: £39 per hour
Contract: Locum
Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker with a strong background in Assessment teams? We're working with a well-regarded Hertfordshire local authority seeking a confident and skilled practitioner to join their 0-25 Together Service.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive and forward-thinking service that focuses on delivering high-quality assessments and interventions for children, young people, and their families.

Key Responsibilities

  • Undertake statutory assessments in line with legislation and best practice
  • Manage a varied caseload involving children and young people aged 0-25
  • Produce clear, analytical, and timely reports and care plans
  • Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to ensure positive outcomes
  • Participate in safeguarding processes, including Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries

Essential Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years' permanent post-qualified experience within an English Local Authority
  • Strong, recent experience within Children's Assessment teams
  • Social Work England registration
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and assessment skills
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment

What's on Offer

  • Competitive rate of £39 per hour
  • Supportive management and team structure
  • Opportunity to make a real difference in children's lives
  • Flexible working arrangements where possible

Referral Bonus

Know someone perfect for this role? If it's not for you, refer a colleague or friend and receive a £300 referral bonus (T&Cs apply).

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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.

£39.00
Per hour
Up to GBP39 per hour + expenses

Hertfordshire

Temporary

Added 17/06/2026
Reference: DC1109170626PM_1781696733

Children's Social Worker Assessment 0-25 Hertfordshire £39ph

Hertfordshire
Temporary

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