Overview
Qualified Social Worker – Locality Team (Assessment & Child Protection)
Location: West Yorkshire
Pay Rate: £35 per hour
Contract: Locum
Are you a committed and experienced Qualified Social Worker ready for your next rewarding role in a Locality Assessment & Child Protection Team? We're working with a highly regarded and supportive local authority in West Yorkshire seeking a passionate practitioner to join their Child Protection & Assessment service. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a lovely, close-knit team that values collaboration, supervision, and positive outcomes.
Why This Role?
* Assessment & Child Protection caseload
* Duty rota – 1 week in every 4
* Friendly, supportive team environment
* Supportive management and regular supervision
* Focus on early intervention, sustainable change, and planning for permanence
* Strong links with Early Help and integrated services
You'll work with children and families at crucial points in their lives — carrying out Child & Family Assessments, Section 47 enquiries, and Child in Need / Child Protection work, including court proceedings.
What We're Looking For
We want to hear from social workers who are:
* Registered with Social Work England
* Experienced in Child Protection, Court work, and Assessment
* Skilled in managing CIN, CP, and Pre-Proceedings cases
* Confident in working under pressure and meeting statutory timescales
* Excellent at building relationships with children, families, and professionals
* Committed to achieving positive, sustainable change
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a varied caseload, including safeguarding and complex family work
* Undertake Child & Family Assessments
* Complete Section 47 investigations and Initial Child Protection Conferences
* Contribute to court reports, care planning, and reviews
* Work collaboratively within multi-agency teams
* Deliver high-quality direct work with children
What You’ll Bring
* 4+ years of qualified experience in frontline children’s social work
* A sound understanding of child development, risk assessment, and safeguarding legislation
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* A reflective approach to practice and commitment to professional growth
Why Choose Pertemps?
With Pertemps Social Care, you\'ll get more than just a placement:
* A dedicated consultant with access to exclusive UK-wide roles
* Fast, hassle-free online registration
* Full support with compliance and onboarding
* Prompt, reliable weekly payroll
* Referral bonus – earn £250 for every successful referral!
Easily Commutable From: Leeds | Bradford | Wakefield | Halifax | Huddersfield | York | Pontefract | Doncaster | Rotherham | Sheffield | Keighley | Shipley | Bingley | Otley | Barnsley | Manchester | and surrounding areas
Not quite right? We also recruit across a wide range of roles in Qualified Social Work, including:
* IRO (Independent Reviewing Officer)
* BIA (Best Interest Assessor)
* MASH
* Looked After Children
* Children in Need
* Court & Permanence Teams
* Adult Social Work
* Team & Service Management
Refer & Earn: Know someone looking for a new role?
Refer them to us and receive £250 per successful referral – no limits!
Apply today or get in touch to find out more.
This is your chance to join a supportive, well-managed team and truly make a difference.
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