Social Worker - Assessment

Position: Social Worker
Team: Duty and Assessment
Contract: Locum
Pay Rate: £32.00 – £37.50 per hour
Location: Loxley House, Nottingham
Working Pattern: One duty week onsite every four weeks, with flexibility outside of duty weeks

Sheldon Phillips are working in partnership with Nottingham City Council to recruit an experienced Social Worker to join their established Duty and Assessment Team. This is a well-structured service with clear pathways, supportive management, and a balanced approach to duty and assessment work.

The role offers a predictable duty rota, with one full duty week onsite every four weeks, allowing for greater flexibility and autonomy during non-duty weeks. You will be based at Loxley House, working within a collaborative team environment focused on timely decision-making and strong frontline practice.

What You Can Expect:

• Clearly defined duty rota with one onsite duty week every four weeks

• A supportive and experienced management team

• Well-established multi-agency working with clear thresholds

• A balanced caseload combining duty and longer-term assessment work

• Flexible working arrangements outside of duty weeks

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Undertaking duty work, including screening and responding to referrals

• Completing Child and Family Assessments within statutory timescales

• Carrying out Section 47 enquiries and attending strategy discussions

• Completing home visits and direct work with children and families

• Making clear, evidence-based recommendations to support safeguarding decisions

• Working closely with partner agencies including police, health, and education

• Preparing high-quality reports and maintaining accurate case recordings

• Participating in supervision, team meetings, and reflective practice

Requirements:

• Social Work qualification (Degree or equivalent)

• SWE registration

• Post-qualified experience within Children’s Services, ideally in Duty and Assessment

• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Children Act 1989

• Experience completing Section 47 enquiries and assessments

• Strong assessment, analytical, and decision-making skills

• Ability to work confidently in a fast-paced duty environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a Social Worker seeking a structured duty rota, competitive pay, and the chance to work within a stable and supportive local authority.