Social Worker - Duty & Assessment (AST) | Staffordshire (Multiple Locations)
Location: Staffordshire - Stafford, South Staffs, Cannock, Newcastle, Moorlands
Rate: £38-£40 per hour (flexibility for experienced candidates)
Contract: Locum / Ongoing
We are supporting Staffordshire County Council (SCC) with a recruitment campaign to cover current vacancies and posts impacted by sickness across several teams. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Social Workers to join well-supported services with competitive rates and flexibility for the right candidates.
📍 Current OpportunitiesStafford - AST x2South Staffs - AST x2Cannock - Duty x1, AST x1Newcastle - Duty x1, AST x2Moorlands - AST x2, Duty x3💼 Role Overview
You will be working within Duty or Assessment (AST) teams, managing a varied caseload and undertaking key statutory responsibilities, including:
Completing assessments and risk managementManaging duty responsibilities, including referrals and safeguarding concernsUndertaking care planning and reviewsWorking collaboratively with multi-agency partnersEnsuring compliance with legislation and best practice standards✅ RequirementsQualified Social Worker (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)Registered with Social Work EnglandProven experience in Children's or Adult Services within Duty/Assessment settingsStrong assessment, safeguarding and case management skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced statutory environment🌟 Why Join SCC?
Whilst working with Staffordshire County Council, you'll benefit from:
Access to training and professional supervisionAccess to Vivup benefits platform - discounts on retail, restaurants, gyms and moreSupportive team structures and manageable caseloads🚀 Why Work with Caritas?
Choose Caritas as your career partner for…
Competitive rates of payAccess to the broadest range of temporary and permanent vacancies nationwideCaritas app - access to live vacancies, online chat & payment informationDedicated one-to-one consultant supportPost-placement follow up meetingsSubsidised trainingRecommend a friend/colleague bonus scheme - £300DBS CheckCV writing service, interview technique coaching📞 Interested?
To find out more or to apply, contact:
Chris Tuckwell
📱 07979 165759
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[email protected]Or refer someone you know for £300!
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
