Social Worker - Duty and Assessment
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Location: One Angel Square, Northampton
Pay/Salary: up to £38 per hour
Office Working: 2 days per week, Fully office-based during duty week (1 in 6)
Contract: Locum
We are currently working with Northampton to find an experienced Social Worker for their Assessment Team within Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Northampton are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload.
Duties
Carry out needs led child focused assessments
Hold a caseload of single assessments (S17) and S47 investigations
Participate in the duty system, responding to safeguarding concerns
Prioritise demand and make effective use of time
Listen and promote the voice of the child
What you need
Social Work Qualification
Social Work England registration
Enhanced DBS (provided by us)
Why use us?
At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.
If you are interested in this Social Work role in Northampton , call Emily Cooper on (phone number removed) or email
Location: One Angel Square, Northampton
Pay/Salary: up to £38 per hour
Office Working: 2 days per week, Fully office-based during duty week (1 in 6)
Contract: Locum
We are currently working with Northampton to find an experienced Social Worker for their Assessment Team within Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Northampton are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload.
Duties
Carry out needs led child focused assessments
Hold a caseload of single assessments (S17) and S47 investigations
Participate in the duty system, responding to safeguarding concerns
Prioritise demand and make effective use of time
Listen and promote the voice of the child
What you need
Social Work Qualification
Social Work England registration
Enhanced DBS (provided by us)
Why use us?
At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.
If you are interested in this Social Work role in Northampton , call Emily Cooper on (phone number removed) or email