Senior Social Worker - Assessment

Position: Social Worker
Team: Duty and Assessment
Contract: Locum, 3 Months +
Hours: 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: £37.50 per hour
Location: Loxley House, Nottingham City Council
Start Date: ASAP
Working Pattern: Hybrid working – Office-based during duty week (1 in 4), remote on non-duty weeks

Contact: Emily Cooper – 07745200325 | ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com

About the Role

Sheldon Phillips are partnering with Nottingham City Council to recruit a dedicated Social Worker for their Assessment Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive service where you’ll be working with families at the point of referral, undertaking high-quality assessments and ensuring timely interventions.

What You Can Expect

Duty week every 4 weeks, allowing for balance and recovery time
Hybrid working model – flexibility to work remotely outside of duty weeks
Supportive and collaborative team culture
Well-structured management and supervision framework

Duties and Responsibilities

Carry out initial and core assessments to identify the needs of children and families
Undertake Section 47 enquiries and contribute to Child Protection processes
Prepare high-quality reports for case conferences and court proceedings
Liaise effectively with multi-agency partners to ensure the best outcomes for children
Maintain accurate case notes in line with statutory requirements and local procedures

Requirements

SWE Registration
Recognised Social Work qualification
Post-qualified experience within Assessment or Frontline Teams
Strong knowledge of safeguarding and risk assessment
Ability to work autonomously and manage a complex caseload

Apply Today

If you are a proactive Social Worker looking for a well-supported locum role with flexible working, Nottingham City Council would love to hear from you.