Senior Social Worker - Assessment

Position: Social Worker
Team: Duty and Assessment
Contract: Locum, 3 Months +
Hours: 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: £37.50 per hour
Location: Loxley House, Nottingham City Council
Start Date: ASAP
Working Pattern: Hybrid working – Office-based during duty week (1 in 4), remote on non-duty weeks

Contact: Emily Cooper – 07745200325 | ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com

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About the Role

Sheldon Phillips are partnering with Nottingham City Council to recruit a dedicated Social Worker for their Assessment Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive service where you’ll be working with families at the point of referral, undertaking high-quality assessments and ensuring timely interventions.

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What You Can Expect

• Duty week every 4 weeks, allowing for balance and recovery time

• Hybrid working model – flexibility to work remotely outside of duty weeks

• Supportive and collaborative team culture

• Well-structured management and supervision framework

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out initial and core assessments to identify the needs of children and families

• Undertake Section 47 enquiries and contribute to Child Protection processes

• Prepare high-quality reports for case conferences and court proceedings

• Liaise effectively with multi-agency partners to ensure the best outcomes for children

• Maintain accurate case notes in line with statutory requirements and local procedures

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Requirements

• SWE Registration

• Recognised Social Work qualification

• Post-qualified experience within Assessment or Frontline Teams

• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and risk assessment

• Ability to work autonomously and manage a complex caseload

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Apply Today

If you are a proactive Social Worker looking for a well-supported locum role with flexible working, Nottingham City Council would love to hear from you.

Contact: Emily Cooper – 07745200325 | ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com