Social Worker - Assessment

Position: Social Worker
Team: Duty and Assessment
Contract: Locum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: £33.30 per hour
Location: Lancaster Circus, Birmingham, B4 7DJ
Start Date: ASAP
Working Pattern: Hybrid – office-based duty week, home working for write-up week

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

Sheldon Phillips are partnering with Birmingham Children’s Trust to recruit a committed Social Worker for their Duty and Assessment Team. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK’s largest and most diverse Trusts, known for its strong practice model, supportive management, and clear progression routes.

The Duty and Assessment Service is the Trust’s front door for safeguarding referrals and early assessments. You’ll work on a rota basis, undertaking a week on duty followed by a week to complete your assessments. The team is well-structured with Advanced Practitioners, Team Managers, and Business Support to ensure manageable caseloads and a strong collaborative culture.

What You Can Expect:

  • A balanced rota system (1 week on duty / 1 week write-up)

  • Office base at Lancaster Circus with hybrid flexibility

  • Strong management support with clear escalation routes

  • Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development

  • Stable teams and a reflective, relationship-based approach

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Undertake Child and Family Assessments following new referrals to the Trust

  • Identify and assess risk, implementing effective safeguarding plans

  • Work with multi-agency partners to deliver coordinated support

  • Present findings in strategy discussions and child protection conferences

  • Prepare high-quality written reports, including for court when required

  • Manage cases efficiently to ensure timely interventions and outcomes

Requirements:

  • Social Work England registration

  • Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)

  • Post-qualified experience in Duty, Assessment or Front Door teams

  • Strong safeguarding, analytical, and report-writing skills

  • Experience of multi-agency working and risk assessment

  • A proactive, reflective, and child-focused approach

This is a great opportunity to join a service that values good social work and provides the tools, time, and support to do it well.

If you’re ready to make a difference in Birmingham and want to work with a team that truly invests in its practitioners, apply today or contact Emily Cooper for more information.

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