Social Workers - Duty and Assessment
| Posting date: | 22 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £45 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 September 2025 |
| Location: | Widnes, Cheshire, WA7 2DY |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | HCL Workforce Solutions Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | NV/DAATSW_1755848587 |
Summary
Duty and Assessment Social Worker in Halton area
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families in the community.
As a key member of the team, you will play a vital role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, carrying out timely assessments, and ensuring effective service delivery.
This is a full time locum role on ongoing basis.
Key Responsibilities:
* Respond promptly to referrals and conduct timely assessments in line with statutory requirements.
* Undertake child protection investigations and risk assessments.
* Collaborate with children, families, and multi-agency professionals to develop and implement robust care plans.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records.
* Attend court proceedings and provide written and verbal evidence as required.
* Promote the safety, well-being, and development of children at all times.
Essential Requirements:
* A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/Diploma in Social Work).
* Current registration with Social Work England.
* Previous experience in a Duty and Assessment or similar frontline social work role.
* A thorough knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
* The ability to work full-time hours (no condensed hours available).
* Chance to make a positive impact in the community.
Please apply to it or contact Neven on 07936348296!
HCRG Staffing are an equal opportunities employer, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.