Social Worker

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 (url removed).