Children Social Worker

Social Worker – Children’s Duty & Assessment Team
Sefton Council

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join the Duty & Assessment Team at Sefton Local Authority. This is a frontline statutory role offering hybrid working and competitive hourly rates.

Role Overview
The successful candidate will work within the Children’s Duty & Assessment service, completing statutory assessments and responding to referrals where there are concerns about a child’s welfare or safety.

Key Responsibilities
Undertaking Section 17 Child in Need assessments
Completing Section 47 safeguarding enquiries
Holding a caseload of children requiring assessment and short-term intervention
Carrying out direct work with children and families
Managing work through a duty system and responding to incoming referrals
Making proportionate, evidence-based decisions in line with legislation and local procedures
Preparing clear, timely, and well-reasoned assessments and case recordings
Attending and contributing to strategy meetings, child protection conferences, and core groups
Working collaboratively with partner agencies including health, education, police, and early help services
Ensuring statutory timescales and safeguarding standards are met consistentlyPay Rates
£40.00 per hour – Umbrella
£35.40 per hour – PAYE (inclusive)
£31.36 per hour – PAYE (exclusive)Contract Details
Hours: Full-time
Working Pattern: Hybrid working
Contract Type: Ongoing
Start Date: ASAP
Team: Children’s Duty & AssessmentCandidate Requirements
Minimum 3 years post-qualifying experience as a Children’s Social Worker
Recent experience within a Children’s Duty & Assessment or Front Door team
Social Work England registration
Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance, and threshold decision-making
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-demand frontline service
Willingness to attend the office as required under the hybrid working arrangementWhy Work With Service Care Solutions
Competitive agency pay rates
Weekly payroll
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
Streamlined compliance and onboarding processService Care Solutions benefits and interested please send your CV to (url removed)