Social Worker/Senior Social Worker – Assessment Team
Grade 7/8: £37,280 – £47,181 per annum plus Essential Car User Allowance £1,239 per annum and 2% Recruitment and Retention Allowance paid monthly.
Permanent / Full time position.
Responsibilities
* Build relationships with children, young people, families and networks.
* Undertake assessments of Children in Need and Children in Need of Protection.
* Support children and young people to make long‑lasting changes in line with relevant policies and procedures.
* Work directly with safeguarding boards and keep children and young people safe.
* Use the Signs of Safety model to support cases and innovate practice.
* Engage in reflective supervision and continuous professional development.
Qualifications
* Minimum one year of post‑qualifying experience.
* Completion of ASYE desirable, but not essential.
* Statutory DBS disclosure and other pre‑employment checks required.
* Relevant degree or training in social work or child protection valued.
What We Offer
* Outstanding recognition – Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ in 2021 and 2025.
* Supportive environment – high levels of support from experienced managers.
* Professional growth – ongoing training, development programmes and reflective supervision.
* Innovative practice – extensive training in the Signs of Safety model.
* Work‑life balance – flexible working arrangements, agile working policy, and a health and wellbeing programme.
* Attractive benefits – free onsite parking, car lease scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, flexi scheme.
For an informal discussion contact Leighann Wilson at leighann.wilson@togetherforchildren.org.uk.
We welcome and encourage job applications from candidates regardless of their age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race, and background.
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