Job Description
�? Qualified Social Worker – Duty & Assessment ?? Location: North West?? Pay Rate: £36 per hourWe're looking for an experienced and passionate Qualified Social Worker to join a dynamic Duty & Assessment team in the North West.This is your opportunity to make real impact, working with a supportive team and an experienced Team Manager, delivering high-quality interventions to children and families at the earliest possible stage.??? About the Role
* You’ll be on duty every 5 weeks, providing crucial front-line assessments and safeguarding responses.
* Work includes Child in Need, Child Protection, and Court Proceedings.
* Collaborate with health, police, education, and early help teams for effective, multi-agency responses.
* Join a local authority with a positive culture and a commitment to continuous improvement.
You’ll be part of a busy but supportive team that values reflection, offering monthly individual and group supervision.? Your Responsibilities
* Complete robust assessments of risk, need, and safeguarding within statutory timescales.
* Manage a varied caseload including duty cases, assessments, and ongoing interventions.
* Create outcome-focused care plans that promote safety, stability, and long-term change.
* Use your professional judgement to make timely, evidence-informed decisions.
* Build meaningful relationships with children and families to engage them in the process.
�? What We’re Looking For
* Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England
* 4+ years' experience in statutory children’s services
* Strong background in Duty & Assessment, Child Protection, and Court Work
* Confident decision-maker with excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Deep understanding of child safeguarding legislation
* Skilled in working within a multi-disciplinary environment
?? Why Work Through Pertemps?
* Dedicated consultant with access to exclusive roles across the UK
* Online registration and fully managed compliance
* Prompt weekly payroll
* A team that understands social work — because it’s what we do.
?? Referral Bonus: Earn £250 for every successful referral you make!??Ideal for candidates based in or near: Blackburn, Fulwood, Rawtenstall, Blackpool, Morecombe, Darwin, Crosby, Chorley, Clitheroe, Oswaldtwistle, Burnley, Bootle, Lancaster, Middleton, Ormskirk, Skelmersdale, Leyland, Accrington, Lancashire, Barrow, Fleetwood, Rochdale, Liverpool, Birkenhead, Widnes, Warrington, Wirral, Huyton, Wallasey, St Helens, Manchester, Rochdale, Oldham, Liverpool, Wigan, Bolton, Altrincham, Trafford, Cheadle, Stockport, St Helens, Ashton under Lyme, Stretford, Bury, Leigh, Macclesfield, Halton, Tameside, Preston.?Not right for you? We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this is not the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO (Independence Reviewing Officer), BIA (Best Interest Assessor), Occupational Therapist, MASH, Children in Need, Duty and Assessment, Child Protection, Court, Children Looked After, Children’s Social Work, Residential Care Practitioner, Adult Social Work, REaCH, Family Safeguarding Registered Manager, Children's Residential Homes, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager.?? Interested?Reach out today to discuss this role or other Qualified Social Work opportunities in your area. We also recruit for Let’s find the right fit for you. ??