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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