Social Worker - Assessment

Social Worker – Children's Assessment Team | Calderdale Council

Position: Social Worker
Team: Children’s Assessment Team
Contract: Agency – 3 Months+
Hours: 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: £34 per hour (Umbrella)
Location: Princess Buildings, Halifax, HX1 1TS
Start Date: ASAP
Working Pattern: Monday–Friday, hybrid working available
Contact: Emily Cooper – 07745200325 | ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com
 

Sheldon Phillips are working in partnership with Calderdale Council to find an experienced Social Worker to join their Children’s Assessment Team. This is a busy frontline role where you’ll be managing new referrals, undertaking timely assessments, and ensuring children’s safety remains the top priority. The team has strong multi-agency links and offers regular supervision and a supportive working environment.
 

What You Can Expect:

  • Office base at Princess Buildings with flexible/hybrid working

  • Supportive team culture with approachable management

  • Commitment to manageable caseloads and structured workflows

  • Weekly team meetings and reflective supervision

  • Rolling 3-month contract with potential for extension
     

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Complete child and family assessments within statutory timescales

  • Respond to new referrals, including child protection and CIN cases

  • Undertake visits, risk assessments and direct work with children and families

  • Liaise with education, health and safeguarding partners

  • Attend strategy meetings, legal planning and conferences

  • Maintain clear and timely recording and case documentation
     

Requirements:

  • Social Work qualification and SWE registration

  • Frontline experience, ideally within assessment or safeguarding

  • Sound knowledge of thresholds, statutory frameworks and best practice

  • Confident in risk analysis, planning and engaging with families

  • Excellent communication and report-writing skills
     

If you’re looking to join a council with a proactive, child-focused approach and a solid team structure, this is a brilliant opportunity to get stuck in.
 

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