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 – (phone number removed) | 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. 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 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 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 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 – (phone number removed)