Social Worker – Assessment and Safeguarding Team | Westmorland and Furness Council | £45.56 per hour
Sheldon Phillips are currently working with Westmorland and Furness Council to recruit an experienced Social Worker into their Assessment and Safeguarding Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a frontline service offering an excellent pay rate while working within a supportive safeguarding environment.
Role Overview
The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload involving assessments, safeguarding intervention and court work. The team works with children and families from referral stage through Child Protection and pre-proceedings, ensuring children receive timely and effective intervention.
Key Responsibilities
Completing Child and Family Assessments
Undertaking S17 and S47 enquiries
Managing Child Protection and Child in Need plans
Completing court reports and supporting care proceedings
Undertaking PLO and pre-proceedings work
Working closely with multi-agency partners
Completing direct work with children and families
Maintaining high-quality recording and assessments
Benefits
Competitive rate of £45.56 per hour
Flexible hybrid working arrangements
Supportive management structure
High-performing frontline safeguarding service
Long-term contract opportunities
Requirements
SWE Registration
Social Work qualification
Strong assessment and safeguarding experience
Court and PLO experience
Ability to manage complex cases independently
Excellent communication and assessment skills
Interested?
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, please contact Emily Cooper at Sheldon Phillips on (phone number removed) or