Qualified Social Worker - Assessment

Pertemps

  • Durham
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
Job DescriptionQualified Social Worker - Assessment Team
📍 Location: North East
💰 Pay Rate: £32 per hour
🕒 Contract Type: AgencyAre you an experienced and passionate Qualified Social Worker looking to focus on meaningful, in-depth assessment work? Join a dedicated Assessment Team in the North East, where your expertise will help shape better futures for children and families.🔍 About the Role:
We're seeking an experienced social worker to carry out bespoke assessment work across the South of County Durham. You'll be allocated cases that require thorough, high-quality assessments, including:
  • Pre-Birth Assessments
  • Parenting Assessments
  • Children & Family Assessments
  • Other specialist assessments as directed by the manager
This role offers an excellent opportunity to make a direct impact on children's lives at an early stage of need, providing the right support before problems escalate.✅ What We're Looking For:
You'll bring a strong assessment background and a passion for improving outcomes for children and families. You should be:
  • A Qualified Social Worker, with a degree or equivalent in Social Work
  • Registered with Social Work England
  • Experienced in assessment work (pre-birth, parenting, child and family)
  • Skilled in engaging with children and families, even in complex or sensitive situations
  • Knowledgeable in Child Protection legislation and child development
  • A creative, flexible, and reflective practitioner
  • Confident working as part of a multi-agency team
  • Experienced (ideally 4+ years post-qualified)
🧩 In This Role, You Will:
  • Use your professional expertise to assess risk, need, and family dynamics
  • Manage a varied and manageable caseload
  • Work in partnership with other agencies to ensure child-centred, effective planning
  • Use excellent communication and report-writing skills to influence positive outcomes
  • Support colleagues and contribute to team development
💼 Working with Pertemps Offers You:
  • A dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide
  • A smooth and efficient registration process
  • Ongoing compliance support - we handle the paperwork for you
  • Prompt and reliable payroll
  • Referral bonuses and exclusive incentives
📍 Easily commutable from:
Redcar, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Guisborough, Brotton, Eston, Skelton, Loftus, Gateshead, Middlesbrough, Durham, Hartlepool, Scarborough, Stockton-on-Tees, Darlington, Whitby, Sunderland, and Newcastle.💬 Not the role for you? We recruit across all areas of social work, including:
IRO, BIA, MASH, Children Looked After, Child Protection, Court Work, Adult Social Care, Team Management, and more.

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