Referral and Assessment / Duty and Assessment Social Worker
Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role. Applicants who are not SWE Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK should not apply.
A West London Borough is seeking experienced Social Workers to join their Duty & Assessment (D&A) Service. CVs are required as soon as possible due to urgent hiring needs.
The Offer
- Rate: Up to £39.04 per hour
- Contract: Ongoing, strong potential for long‑term extension
- Start: Immediate or within a maximum 4‑week notice period
- System: Mosaic
- Equipment: Laptop and phone provided
- Tools: Magic Notes and Copilot used within the service
- Compliance: Must be fully DfE agency compliant
The Role
- Work within a standard Duty & Assessment team, processing referrals from MASH through to ICPC
- Manage a caseload of up to approximately 25 cases
- Operate in a fast‑paced environment requiring confident decision‑making and strong assessment skills
Working Pattern
- One week on duty (office‑based, 9‑5)
- Followed by four weeks off duty with no mandatory office presence
- Opportunity to build TOIL if workload is managed effectively
Service Highlights
- Structured across 5 pods, with active hiring across 4
- High‑demand service offering strong exposure and experience
- Stable team with some agency staff in place for more than two years
- No condensed hours available
- No immediate impact expected from Family Help Hub changes (earliest anticipated 2027, restructure date unconfirmed)
Additional Info
- Quick feedback provided on submissions
- Efficient turnaround for interview scheduling
- Excellent opportunity for experienced Children's Assessment Social Workers seeking a well‑structured service with strong support and long‑term potential
For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales, please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment.
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
