Social Worker
Posted Today by Sheldon Phillips Ltd
£46 Per hour
Outside
Hybrid
Barrow in Furness
Summary: The role of Social Worker in the Assessment and Safeguarding Team at Westmorland and Furness Council involves managing a diverse caseload that includes assessments, safeguarding interventions, and court work. The position offers a competitive pay rate and the opportunity to work within a supportive environment focused on child protection. The successful candidate will collaborate with multi-agency partners to ensure effective interventions for children and families. This role is ideal for experienced social workers looking for a frontline position with long-term contract opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Completing Child and Family Assessments
- Undertaking S17 and S47 enquiries
- Managing Child Protection and Child in Need plans
- Completing court reports and supporting care proceedings
- Undertaking PLO and pre-proceedings work
- Working closely with multi-agency partners
- Completing direct work with children and families
- Maintaining high-quality recording and assessments
Key Skills:
- SWE Registration
- Social Work qualification
- Strong assessment and safeguarding experience
- Court and PLO experience
- Ability to manage complex cases independently
- Excellent communication and assessment skills
Salary (Rate): £45.56/hour
City: Barrow in Furness
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Social Worker – Assessment and Safeguarding Team | Westmorland and Furness Council | £45.56 per hour
Sheldon Phillips are currently working with Westmorland and Furness Council to recruit an experienced Social Worker into their Assessment and Safeguarding Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a frontline service offering an excellent pay rate while working within a supportive safeguarding environment.
Role Overview
The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload involving assessments, safeguarding intervention and court work. The team works with children and families from referral stage through Child Protection and pre-proceedings, ensuring children receive timely and effective intervention.
Key Responsibilities
- Completing Child and Family Assessments
- Undertaking S17 and S47 enquiries
- Managing Child Protection and Child in Need plans
- Completing court reports and supporting care proceedings
- Undertaking PLO and pre-proceedings work
- Working closely with multi-agency partners
- Completing direct work with children and families
- Maintaining high-quality recording and assessments
Benefits
Competitive rate of £45.56 per hour
Flexible hybrid working arrangements
Supportive management structure
High-performing frontline safeguarding service
Long-term contract opportunities
Requirements
- SWE Registration
- Social Work qualification
- Strong assessment and safeguarding experience
- Court and PLO experience
- Ability to manage complex cases independently
- Excellent communication and assessment skills
Interested?
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, please contact Emily Cooper at Sheldon Phillips on (phone number removed) or (url removed).