Social Worker – Assessment Team

🔹 Locum Social Worker – Assessment Team – £42 per hour 🔹
Location: Woking, Surrey
Team: Assessment
Pay: Up to £42 per hour (via umbrella)
Contract: Full-time, Locum

Join Surrey’s Frontline – High-Impact Assessment Work at £42/hr

Sheldon Phillips is working with a forward-thinking local authority in Surrey, currently seeking an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join their Assessment Team based in Woking. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced frontline service that makes an immediate impact on the lives of vulnerable children and families.

You’ll be supported by strong team managers and a well-structured service that values reflective practice, team collaboration, and high standards of social work.

The Role

As an Assessment Social Worker, you will:

  • Undertake timely and thorough assessments of children and families in line with statutory responsibilities

  • Develop and implement care plans that focus on the safety, stability, and wellbeing of children

  • Work in partnership with families and professionals to deliver holistic and multi-agency support

  • Attend child protection conferences, case reviews, and court proceedings as required

  • Ensure all assessments reflect the voice of the child and are accurately recorded

This is a full-time locum role, ideal for a social worker who thrives in a busy, responsive environment with clear routes for professional support and development.

Apply Now

If this role sounds like a good fit, or if you want to hear more about other opportunities across Somerset:

📞 Call Fred Thomas on 01635 226350
📧 Email: fthomas@sheldon-phillips.com
🌐 www.sheldon-phillips.com