Social Worker - Duty and Assessment

Position: Social Worker
Team: Duty and Assessment
Contract: Locum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: £37.50 per hour
Location: Loxley House, Nottingham
Working Pattern: Hybrid working – duty week every 1 in 4 

Nottingham City Council’s Duty and Assessment Service currently has multiple vacancies for experienced Children’s Social Workers. Sheldon Phillips are supporting the authority to bring additional capacity into a fast-paced frontline service that manages new referrals, undertakes timely assessments, and works closely with partner agencies to ensure children are safeguarded. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team with a hybrid working pattern and defined duty rota.

What You Can Expect:

  • Several roles available within a stable and well-structured Duty and Assessment service

  • Hybrid working arrangement with office attendance required during the 1-in-4 duty week

  • A collaborative and supportive team environment with regular supervision

  • Offices based at Loxley House with direct access to partner services

  • Clear expectations around workflow, safeguarding responsibilities, and multi-agency working

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Managing incoming referrals, completing Section 17 and Section 47 assessments

  • Undertaking child protection enquiries, strategy discussions, and risk assessments

  • Preparing Child and Family Assessments, safety plans, and outcome-focused recommendations

  • Liaising closely with health, police, education, and early help colleagues

  • Attending ICPCs, core groups, and multi-agency meetings as required

  • Maintaining accurate and timely case recording on the council’s system

  • Contributing effectively during duty week and managing active cases in between rota cycles

Requirements:

  • SWE Registration

  • Social Work qualification

  • Minimum 3 years’ post-qualified experience within Local Authority children’s services

  • Strong safeguarding, assessment, and frontline practice experience

  • Confidence in managing duty week pressures and fast-paced caseloads

  • Effective multi-agency working skills and sound decision-making

  • A flexible and proactive approach