Social Worker - Assessment

Social Worker – Children's Assessment Team | Calderdale Council

Position: Social Worker
Team: Children’s Assessment Team
Contract: Agency – 3 Months+
Hours: 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: £34 per hour (Umbrella)
Location: Princess Buildings, Halifax, HX1 1TS
Start Date: ASAP
Working Pattern: Monday–Friday, hybrid working available
Contact: Emily Cooper – 07745200325 | ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com
 

Sheldon Phillips are working in partnership with Calderdale Council to find an experienced Social Worker to join their Children’s Assessment Team. This is a busy frontline role where you’ll be managing new referrals, undertaking timely assessments, and ensuring children’s safety remains the top priority. The team has strong multi-agency links and offers regular supervision and a supportive working environment.
 

What You Can Expect:

• Office base at Princess Buildings with flexible/hybrid working

• Supportive team culture with approachable management

• Commitment to manageable caseloads and structured workflows

• Weekly team meetings and reflective supervision

• Rolling 3-month contract with potential for extension
   

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete child and family assessments within statutory timescales

• Respond to new referrals, including child protection and CIN cases

• Undertake visits, risk assessments and direct work with children and families

• Liaise with education, health and safeguarding partners

• Attend strategy meetings, legal planning and conferences

• Maintain clear and timely recording and case documentation
   

Requirements:

• Social Work qualification and SWE registration

• Frontline experience, ideally within assessment or safeguarding

• Sound knowledge of thresholds, statutory frameworks and best practice

• Confident in risk analysis, planning and engaging with families

• Excellent communication and report-writing skills
   

If you’re looking to join a council with a proactive, child-focused approach and a solid team structure, this is a brilliant opportunity to get stuck in.
 

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