Social Worker – Referral & Assessment
| Posting date: | 11 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28.54 to £37.52 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Pay Rates: PAYE: £28.54 per hour Umbrella/Ltd: £37.52 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 April 2026 |
| Location: | Richmond, Surrey |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Neway International Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | OR24763 |
Summary
Neway International are seeking a Social Worker – Referral & Assessment to join our client Achieving for Children.
Location: 42 York Street, Twickenham, London, Richmond, TW1 3BW
Hours: 36 per week
Start Date: 16 March 2026
Duration: ongoing
Work Pattern:
Full‑time office‑based for the first 2 weeks (induction), then 3 days office / 2 days remote.
About the Client
Achieving for Children is a not‑for‑profit social enterprise delivering high‑quality children’s services across Kingston and Richmond. Their Referral & Assessment Teams sit within the Identification and Assessment division, working directly with children and families at the point of referral to ensure timely, safe and effective interventions.
The Role
As a Social Worker within the Referral & Assessment Team, you will manage new referrals, undertake Child in Need and Child Protection assessments, lead strategy discussions, contribute to Initial Child Protection Conferences, and progress cases into pre‑proceedings or court where required. You will work directly with families during periods of crisis, preventing escalation and ensuring children’s safety and wellbeing remain central to all decision‑making.
You will receive reflective supervision, work within the Signs of Safety framework, and be supported with digital tools to work in an agile and child‑focused way.
Key Responsibilities
Undertake child protection investigations, assessments of need, and risk analysis.
Lead on safety planning, contingency planning, and care planning.
Prepare high‑quality reports, statements, and assessments for court and multi‑agency meetings.
Manage an allocated caseload, ensuring statutory timescales are met.
Chair complex meetings and contribute to multi‑agency decision‑making.
Maintain accurate case records and written updates in line with local policy.
Work collaboratively with children, families, and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
Apply research, data, and evidence to inform professional judgement.
Candidate Requirements
Degree in Social Work and completion of ASYE.
Active Social Work England registration.
Strong experience in statutory children’s social care, including CP, CIN, and court work.
Skilled in assessment, risk management, and planning packages of care.
Confident in direct work with children and families, including crisis intervention.
Excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills.
Ability to work flexibly, collaboratively, and under pressure.
Commitment to Achieving for Children’s values: Trust, Respect, Empower.
Location: 42 York Street, Twickenham, London, Richmond, TW1 3BW
Hours: 36 per week
Start Date: 16 March 2026
Duration: ongoing
Work Pattern:
Full‑time office‑based for the first 2 weeks (induction), then 3 days office / 2 days remote.
About the Client
Achieving for Children is a not‑for‑profit social enterprise delivering high‑quality children’s services across Kingston and Richmond. Their Referral & Assessment Teams sit within the Identification and Assessment division, working directly with children and families at the point of referral to ensure timely, safe and effective interventions.
The Role
As a Social Worker within the Referral & Assessment Team, you will manage new referrals, undertake Child in Need and Child Protection assessments, lead strategy discussions, contribute to Initial Child Protection Conferences, and progress cases into pre‑proceedings or court where required. You will work directly with families during periods of crisis, preventing escalation and ensuring children’s safety and wellbeing remain central to all decision‑making.
You will receive reflective supervision, work within the Signs of Safety framework, and be supported with digital tools to work in an agile and child‑focused way.
Key Responsibilities
Undertake child protection investigations, assessments of need, and risk analysis.
Lead on safety planning, contingency planning, and care planning.
Prepare high‑quality reports, statements, and assessments for court and multi‑agency meetings.
Manage an allocated caseload, ensuring statutory timescales are met.
Chair complex meetings and contribute to multi‑agency decision‑making.
Maintain accurate case records and written updates in line with local policy.
Work collaboratively with children, families, and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
Apply research, data, and evidence to inform professional judgement.
Candidate Requirements
Degree in Social Work and completion of ASYE.
Active Social Work England registration.
Strong experience in statutory children’s social care, including CP, CIN, and court work.
Skilled in assessment, risk management, and planning packages of care.
Confident in direct work with children and families, including crisis intervention.
Excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills.
Ability to work flexibly, collaboratively, and under pressure.
Commitment to Achieving for Children’s values: Trust, Respect, Empower.