Slough Children First
Social Worker – Assessment & Intervention • £44,873 - £50,238 • Permanent • Full Time
Intro paragraph:
We are seeking a skilled Social Worker – Assessment & Intervention to join Slough Children First, supporting children, young people, and families at the first point of contact with children’s social care.
What’s on Offer
• Permanent position with structured career progression
• Access to professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive, multi-disciplinary team environment
• Pension scheme and other standard public-sector benefits
Key Responsibilities
• Undertake statutory assessments of children’s needs, risks, and circumstances
• Produce outcome-based plans reflecting the needs and risks to children and families
• Work directly with children, young people, and families to improve outcomes
• Assess and analyse risk using a strengths-based, evidence-informed approach
• Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to deliver coordinated support
• Prepare accurate professional reports and maintain up-to-date case records
• Participate in multi-agency meetings and case conferences
• Ensure clear case transfer and step-down plans when cases move to other services
Requirements
• Recognised professional social work qualification and registration with Social Work England
• Demonstrable experience as a Social Worker – Assessment & Intervention, including statutory assessments and interventions
• Ability to work in a relationship-based, child-centred, multi-agency context
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
Why Ackerman Pierce?
• Dedicated permanent recruitment support
• Expert guidance throughout the interview process
• Transparent communication and long-term career advice
Ready to Apply?
Contact Phil at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) to apply or find out more