Children Social Worker

Social Worker – Children’s Duty & Assessment Team – Sefton Council

Role Overview

The successful candidate will work within the Children’s Duty & Assessment service, completing statutory assessments and responding to referrals where there are concerns about a child’s welfare or safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking Section 17 Child in Need assessments
• Completing Section 47 safeguarding enquiries
• Holding a caseload of children requiring assessment and short-term intervention
• Carrying out direct work with children and families
• Managing work through a duty system and responding to incoming referrals
• Making proportionate, evidence-based decisions in line with legislation and local procedures
• Preparing clear, timely, and well-reasoned assessments and case recordings
• Attending and contributing to strategy meetings, child protection conferences, and core groups
• Working collaboratively with partner agencies including health, education, police, and early help services
• Ensuring statutory timescales and safeguarding standards are met consistently

Pay Rates

• £40.00 per hour – Umbrella
• £35.40 per hour – PAYE (inclusive)
• £31.36 per hour – PAYE (exclusive)

Contract Details

• Hours: Full-time
• Working Pattern: Hybrid working
• Contract Type: Ongoing
• Start Date: ASAP
• Team: Children’s Duty & Assessment

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 3 years post-qualifying experience as a Children’s Social Worker
• Recent experience within a Children’s Duty & Assessment or Front Door team
• Social Work England registration
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance, and threshold decision-making
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced, high‑demand frontline service
• Willingness to attend the office as required under the hybrid working arrangement

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