Social Worker - Assessment Team (Front Door)

• Assessment & Investigation: Complete assessments under Section 17 and Section 47, including the preparation of child impact reports (similar to Section 7 reports).
• Duty Coverage: Participate in a duty rota, with the team covering duty one week in every four.
• Caseload Management: Manage a balanced and manageable caseload, averaging 16–20 children consistently over the past year.
• Safeguarding: Identify children at risk and deliver high‑quality safeguarding interventions to promote and protect their welfare.
• Partnership Working: Build and maintain effective working relationships with partner agencies, including Police, Health services, and schools.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date, and evidence‑based records in line with statutory and organisational requirements.

• Manageable Caseloads: Maintain a strong focus on ensuring practitioners have the capacity to deliver high‑quality, effective care.
• Strong Support System: Provide guaranteed monthly one‑to‑one supervision, monthly group supervision, and bi‑monthly service development workshops.
• Professional Growth: Offer excellent opportunities for training and development within a supportive and encouraging leadership culture.
• Approachable Leadership: Ensure managers are accessible and proactive in providing guidance, advice, and support.
• Collaborative Culture: Promote strong and effective working relationships between MASH and Assessment teams.

Flexibility and Attendance:    

• Office Attendance: Staff are expected to be office-based during their duty week and for two days a week when not on duty.
• Flexible Working: Flexible hours may be considered; please reach out for a discussion prior to the interview.

Equality and Safeguarding: 

We are committed to equal opportunities and the safeguarding of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

• Registration & Qualification: Registered with Social Work England and hold a recognised Social Work degree.
• Relevant Experience: Demonstrable experience in duty and assessment social work.
• Safeguarding Commitment: Strong passion for delivering high‑quality interventions and a clear commitment to safeguarding vulnerable children.
• Driving Requirement: Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car for business use; this is an Essential Car User role due to the semi‑rural location.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and effective multi‑agency collaboration.