Social Worker

Social Worker – Assessment Team

Bromley | Locum | £39.04 per hour | Hybrid Working

Bromley Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Assessment Team. This is a frontline role focused on completing timely assessments, managing safeguarding concerns, and ensuring children and families receive the right support at the earliest opportunity.

You will work within a fast-paced service, carrying out high-quality assessments and contributing to positive outcomes for children through effective multi-agency working and relationship-based practice.

In this role, you will:

• Undertake Child and Family Assessments
• Complete Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries
• Manage a varied caseload within an assessment setting
• Assess risk and develop outcome-focused care plans
• Work closely with multi-agency partners including schools, health, and police
• Prepare high-quality reports and maintain accurate case recordings
• Support children and families through effective safeguarding interventions

What You’ll Need:

• Social Work England Registration
• Social Work Qualification
• At least 3 years’ post-qualified experience in children’s social care
• Strong experience within Assessment or Duty teams
• Confidence managing risk and safeguarding concerns
• Excellent assessment, analytical, and communication skills

Why Sheldon Phillips?

Because we actually listen to what you need. We’re not just here to fill roles—we’re here to find you the right fit in a supportive and rewarding team. That’s why social workers trust us to help them take the next step in their careers.

If you want to know more about this Social Worker – Assessment role in Bromley, give Ellis Russell a call on 01635 226350 – let’s have a chat!

And don’t forget – if you refer a friend and we place them, you’ll get £300 as a thank you! (Terms and conditions apply).