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Social Worker - Permanent

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Posted on Jun 30, 2026 by CV-Library
Maidenhead, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£45k - £45k Annual
Full-Time
Social Worker – Assessment Service

📍 Windsor & Maidenhead | 💷 £42,000 - £45,000 per annum + £3,000 Market Supplement | 🏠 Hybrid Working | 📌 Permanent

Key Highlights

Permanent opportunity within a highly regarded Assessment Service

Salary between £42,000 and £45,000 per annum

£3,000 market supplement paid immediately upon joining

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Supportive management structure and excellent development opportunities

Opportunity to work within a forward-thinking and relationship-based organisation

Are you an ambitious and passionate Social Worker looking to develop your career within frontline Children's Services?

We are currently supporting a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join the Assessment Service based in Windsor and Maidenhead on a permanent basis. This is an opportunity to join an organisation that is committed to delivering outstanding services for children and families while providing its staff with excellent support, manageable caseloads and genuine opportunities for progression.

About the Role

Working within the Assessment Service, you will be responsible for undertaking timely and high-quality assessments for children and families where concerns have been identified. You will work closely with children, parents and partner agencies to identify strengths, assess risk and determine the most appropriate interventions to ensure children remain safe and achieve positive outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:

Completing Child and Family Assessments within statutory timescales.

Undertaking Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries where required.

Identifying levels of risk and implementing effective safeguarding plans.

Undertaking direct work with children and families to understand their experiences and needs.

Working collaboratively with education, health, police and other professionals to inform assessment and planning.

Preparing high-quality reports and recommendations for next steps and service planning.

Ensuring children and young people's voices remain central to all decision-making.

About You

To be considered for this opportunity, you will have:

A recognised Social Work qualification.

Registration with Social Work England.

Previous experience within Children's Assessment, Duty or Safeguarding services.

Strong assessment, analytical and report writing skills.

A sound understanding of relevant legislation and statutory guidance.

The ability to build effective relationships with children, families and partner agencies.

Why Join Us?

Competitive salary of £42,000 - £45,000 per annum.

£3,000 market supplement paid immediately.

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

Excellent supervision and management support.

Clear career progression pathways and ongoing training opportunities.

A positive and collaborative team culture.

The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and families.

If you are interested in discussing this opportunity further, please get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Josh Dhumisani

📱 (phone number removed)

Reference: 225310764

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Social Worker - Permanent

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 30, 2026 by CV-Library

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Maidenhead, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£45k - £45k Annual
Full-Time
Social Worker – Assessment Service

📍 Windsor & Maidenhead | 💷 £42,000 - £45,000 per annum + £3,000 Market Supplement | 🏠 Hybrid Working | 📌 Permanent

Key Highlights

Permanent opportunity within a highly regarded Assessment Service

Salary between £42,000 and £45,000 per annum

£3,000 market supplement paid immediately upon joining

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Supportive management structure and excellent development opportunities

Opportunity to work within a forward-thinking and relationship-based organisation

Are you an ambitious and passionate Social Worker looking to develop your career within frontline Children's Services?

We are currently supporting a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join the Assessment Service based in Windsor and Maidenhead on a permanent basis. This is an opportunity to join an organisation that is committed to delivering outstanding services for children and families while providing its staff with excellent support, manageable caseloads and genuine opportunities for progression.

About the Role

Working within the Assessment Service, you will be responsible for undertaking timely and high-quality assessments for children and families where concerns have been identified. You will work closely with children, parents and partner agencies to identify strengths, assess risk and determine the most appropriate interventions to ensure children remain safe and achieve positive outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:

Completing Child and Family Assessments within statutory timescales.

Undertaking Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries where required.

Identifying levels of risk and implementing effective safeguarding plans.

Undertaking direct work with children and families to understand their experiences and needs.

Working collaboratively with education, health, police and other professionals to inform assessment and planning.

Preparing high-quality reports and recommendations for next steps and service planning.

Ensuring children and young people's voices remain central to all decision-making.

About You

To be considered for this opportunity, you will have:

A recognised Social Work qualification.

Registration with Social Work England.

Previous experience within Children's Assessment, Duty or Safeguarding services.

Strong assessment, analytical and report writing skills.

A sound understanding of relevant legislation and statutory guidance.

The ability to build effective relationships with children, families and partner agencies.

Why Join Us?

Competitive salary of £42,000 - £45,000 per annum.

£3,000 market supplement paid immediately.

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

Excellent supervision and management support.

Clear career progression pathways and ongoing training opportunities.

A positive and collaborative team culture.

The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and families.

If you are interested in discussing this opportunity further, please get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Josh Dhumisani

📱 (phone number removed)
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Reference: 225310764

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