Position: Social Worker Team: Duty and Assessment Contract: Locum Hours: 37 hours per week Pay Rate: £37.50 per hour Location: Loxley House, Nottingham Working Pattern: Hybrid working – duty week every 1 in 4 Nottingham City Council’s Duty and Assessment Service currently has multiple vacancies for experienced Children’s Social Workers. Sheldon Phillips are supporting the authority to bring additional capacity into a fast-paced frontline service that manages new referrals, undertakes timely assessments, and works closely with partner agencies to ensure children are safeguarded. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team with a hybrid working pattern and defined duty rota. What You Can Expect: Several roles available within a stable and well-structured Duty and Assessment service Hybrid working arrangement with office attendance required during the 1-in-4 duty week A collaborative and supportive team environment with regular supervision Offices based at Loxley House with direct access to partner services Clear expectations around workflow, safeguarding responsibilities, and multi-agency working Duties and Responsibilities: Managing incoming referrals, completing Section 17 and Section 47 assessments Undertaking child protection enquiries, strategy discussions, and risk assessments Preparing Child and Family Assessments, safety plans, and outcome-focused recommendations Liaising closely with health, police, education, and early help colleagues Attending ICPCs, core groups, and multi-agency meetings as required Maintaining accurate and timely case recording on the council’s system Contributing effectively during duty week and managing active cases in between rota cycles Requirements: SWE Registration Social Work qualification Minimum 3 years’ post-qualified experience within Local Authority children’s services Strong safeguarding, assessment, and frontline practice experience Confidence in managing duty week pressures and fast-paced caseloads Effective multi-agency working skills and sound decision-making A flexible and proactive approach