Children’s Social Worker Assessment Team #000A8F681

Job Description

Based in the Assessment Team in Castle Hill working across the borough.

Experience of working in referral and assessment team and familiar with statutory processes

•Undertaking home visits to gather information to establish any safeguarding concern- initial child /family needs assessments

•s47’s enquiries- including co-ordination of statutory meetings and closing s47 if no further action/concern

•Provide short term interventions -liaising and passing case assessment/referrals to other teams when progressed

•Work within the Courts, taking statutory action when necessary to protect a child, including Emergency Protection Order applications and initiation of Care Proceedings

•Duty rota cover – front line social work

Some flexible working in place- however candidates must be able to meet the needs of the service and undertake duty and home visits, some of which may be short notice due to the reactive nature of the service. Caseload will be across Bolton with office base at Castle Hill.

Free on-site parking

37 hours per week – full-time post

Please note: This is a long-term temporary position with an immediate start available — perfect for experienced professionals ready to make an impact without delay.

What’s on offer:

• Excellent, competitive pay rates – paid weekly

• Supportive management team with approachable, experienced leaders

• A desirable location with great transport links

• A stable, well-resourced, and encouraging working environment

Why join Semester.co.uk?

• Free ongoing CPD and training opportunities to enhance your skills

• Competitive rates of pay with prompt, reliable payments through our in-house payroll

• Enhanced DBS processing included

• Dedicated, friendly consultant offering tailored support

• Access to a wide range of opportunities in your chosen location

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