Social Worker – Non case holding Assessment Team
25 days ago
Durham
Role: Social Worker – Non case holding Assessment Team Department: Children’s Services, Durham County Council Location: Durham Purpose of Role Social Personnel is advertising a Social Worker role for Durham County Council. We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to undertake bespoke pieces of work within Children’s Services. The role focuses on delivering high-quality assessments that inform safeguarding and care planning for children and families. Key Responsibilities Complete a range of specialist assessments including: Pre-Birth Assessments Parenting Assessments Children and Family Assessments Undertake additional assessments as identified by the manager. Provide clear, evidence-based reports to support decision-making and care planning. Work collaboratively with colleagues, managers, and multi-agency professionals to ensure effective outcomes for children and families. Manage allocated pieces of work within the South of County Durham, ensuring timely completion and adherence to council policies and statutory guidance. Essential Skills & Experience Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Proven experience in completing Pre-Birth, Parenting, and Children and Family assessments. Strong knowledge of child protection legislation, safeguarding procedures, and assessment frameworks. Excellent communication, analytical, and report-writing skills. Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload. Desirable Experience of undertaking a wide range of bespoke assessments in children’s social care. * Knowledge of local services and support networks across County Durham