Temporary

Single Assessment Social Worker - £33.30ph

HCL Workforce Solutions
Oldbury, B69 3AF
money-bag Up to £33.30 per hour
Posted: 07 August 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 05 September 2026
Ref: ehnoncasesct

About the Role

A Single Assessment Social Worker position is available with HCL Workforce Solutions in Oldbury. This temporary role, paying up to £33.30 per hour, sits within Sandwell Children’s Trust and offers a non-caseholding structure. You will undertake Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries, conducting detailed assessments and risk evaluations for children and families. After completing your evaluation, you will pass the case to a holding team. Collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues is central to safeguarding vulnerable individuals. This contract suits a practitioner with strong analytical skills and resilience, seeking to focus purely on assessment work without ongoing case management responsibilities. The role provides a clear, focused caseload and the chance to make a direct impact on child welfare outcomes.

Role: Single Assessment Social Worker

Salary: £33.30 umb

Location: Sandwell Children''s Trust

Job Type: Temp

Benefits: NON-CASEHOLDING

About the Role:
As a Social Worker, you will provide essential support to individuals and families facing a wide range of challenges. You''ll assess needs, develop care plans, and work alongside multidisciplinary teams to safeguard vulnerable people and improve their quality of life. This is a highly rewarding role where you will directly impact the wellbeing and safety of those you support

Section 17 / Section 47''s, once complete pass on the case

Key responsibilities include:

* Conduct detailed assessments and risk evaluations for service users.

* Develop, implement, and review tailored support plans.

* Ensure the protection of vulnerable children and adults.

* Support clients to access healthcare, housing, benefits, and community resources.

* Partner with healthcare professionals, local authorities, and voluntary organisations.

* Maintain accurate and timely case notes in compliance with professional standards.

About you:

  • You will need to have a recognised professional Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England;
  • Have completed your ASYE programme;
  • Have a good level of experience of working in a children and families setting;
  • Have a good knowledge of minimum standards and be able to achieve our expectation for promoting change in family life;
  • Be able to demonstrate the ability to analyse information and make informed decisions;
  • Good knowledge of child development.

Skills:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong case management and problem-solving ability.
  • Resilience and empathy when working with complex cases.
  • Collaborative Mindset: A proactive team player who values safeguarding and empowerment.

Why Join HCRG Staffing£

HCRG Staffing is one of the leading Healthcare recruitment companies in the UK. With over 20 years of experience, we have exclusive access to more roles than any other agency.

With a strong reputation for delivering skilled temporary healthcare staff into healthcare providers across the UK, HCRG Staffing not just offers a job, but a rewarding career where you can make a vital difference in peoples lives. Whether you''re an experienced healthcare professional or just stating our, you''ll benefit from comprehensive training, flexible working patterns and growth opportunities.

HCRG Staffing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.

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