# Social Worker - Assessment TeamPosted 20th May 2026REFERENCE30875\_1779288433### Share this job### Relevant JobsSocial WorkSocial Worker - Children with Disabilities TeamLocationWalsall, West MidlandsJob TypeTemporaryAbout the Role Walsall Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Disabled Children Young People's Team, supporting children with complex needs and their familie...Up to £28.55/ hourView jobSocial WorkQualified Social Worker (LocationTelford, ShropshireJob TypeTemporaryAbout the Role Telford Wrekin Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Children in Care, Safeguarding and Family Support Services, supporting children and fami...Up to £28.55/ hourView jobSocial WorkFostering Social WorkerLocationShropshireJob TypeTemporaryAbout the Role Shropshire Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Fostering Service on a 3-month maternity cover, supporting foster carers and ensuring high-q...Up to £28.55/ hourView jobLocationCambridge, CambridgeshireSalaryUp to£39/hrJob TypeTemporaryJob DisciplineSocial Work**About the Role**Cambridgeshire County Council is looking for experienced Social Workers to join their fast-paced Assessment Team, supporting children, young people and families at the front door of services.This is a dynamic and rewarding frontline role, where you will undertake timely assessments and deliver high-quality interventions to safeguard children and promote positive outcomes.Working within Cambridgeshire's Family Safeguarding model, you'll take a strengths-based approach, building meaningful relationships with children and families and ensuring the voice of the child is central to all assessments and decision-making.The work is fast-paced and varied, requiring confident decision-making within statutory timescales, while collaborating closely with multi-agency partners.**Hybrid: 2-3 days in the office****Key Responsibilities*** Undertake timely, high-quality assessments that identify need, risk and strengths* Act as the lead professional, ensuring safeguarding concerns are managed effectively and in line with statutory guidance* Build effective, empowering relationships with children, young people and families to drive positive change* Ensure the voice and lived experience of the child informs all planning and interventions* Produce clear, analytical and evidence-based reports, including for court and multi-agency forums* Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to deliver coordinated and effective support* Maintain accurate records in line with practice standards**Why Join Cambridgeshire?*** Work within a well-established Family Safeguarding model* Strong focus on child-centred practice and outcomes* Opportunity to make a visible impact early in a child's journey* Highly collaborative, multi-agency environment* Flexible hybrid working model**Experience/Skills*** Hold a recognised Social Work qualification* Are registered with Social Work England* Have strong experience in assessment/frontline safeguarding services* Can demonstrate robust analysis, decision-making and assessment skills* Are confident managing risk, complexity and tight timescales* Have excellent report writing and communication skills* Are committed to anti-discriminatory and strengths-based practice* Hold a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicleIf you're an experienced Assessment Social Worker looking for a fast-paced, impactful role within a supportive and progressive local authority, we'd love to hear from you.
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