Children's Assessment Social Worker - London

Referral and Assessment / Duty and Assessment Social Worker

Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK.

A West London Borough is seeking experienced Social Workers to join their Duty & Assessment (D&A) Service, with CVs required ASAP due to urgent hiring needs.

🔷 The Offer

Rate: Up to £39.04 per hour
Contract: Ongoing, with strong potential for long-term extension
Start: Immediate or within a maximum 4-week notice period
System: Mosaic
Equipment: Laptop and phone provided
Tools: Magic Notes and Copilot used within the service
Compliance: Candidates must be fully DfE agency compliant

🔷 The Role

Working within a standard Duty & Assessment team, processing referrals from MASH through to ICPC
Managing a caseload of up to approximately 25 cases
Fast-paced environment requiring confident decision-making and strong assessment skills

🔷 Working Pattern

1 week on duty (office-based, 9-5)
Followed by 4 weeks off duty with no mandatory office presence
Opportunity to build TOIL if workload is managed effectively

🔷 Service Highlights

Structured across 5 pods, with active hiring across 4
High-demand service, offering strong exposure and experience
Stable team with some agency staff in place for 2+ years
No condensed hours available
No immediate impact expected from Family Help Hub changes (earliest anticipated 2027, restructure date unconfirmed)

🔷 Additional Info

Quick feedback provided on submissions
Efficient turnaround for interview schedulingThis is an excellent opportunity for experienced Children's Assessment Social Workers looking for a well-structured service with strong support and long-term potential.
For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - (url removed) / (phone number removed)

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