At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct various children's assessments and support local authorities with your expertise.
- Company: Join a growing network of independent social workers making a difference.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible workload, and dedicated consultant support.
- Other info: Opportunities for long-term partnerships and community-based work.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in children's lives while enjoying the freedom of freelance work.
- Qualifications: Qualified Social Worker with at least 3 years' experience in Children's Services.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Independent Social Workers – Children's Assessments (Self-Employed/Associate)
We're expanding our network of experienced Independent Social Workers across England to support Local Authorities, Independent Fostering Agencies and Children's Services with a range of high-quality statutory and specialist assessments. If you're an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for flexible, well-supported assessment work, we'd love to hear from you.
Assessments include:
- Kinship Assessments
- Parenting Assessments
- PAMs Assessments
- Form F Assessments
- Special Guardianship Order (SGO) Assessments
- Connected Persons Assessments
- Viability Assessments
- Foster Carer Reviews
- Adoption Assessments
- Court-directed Assessments
What we're looking for:
- Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
- Minimum 3 years' post-qualifying experience within Children's Services
- Previous experience completing one or more of the above assessments independently
- Excellent report writing and analytical skills
- Ability to manage your own workload and meet agreed timescales
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
- Access to your own transport for community-based work (where required)
What we offer:
- Competitive rates per assessment
- Flexible workload to fit around your availability
- Opportunities across the West Midlands
- Payment on completion of assessment
- Dedicated consultant support
- Long-term partnership opportunities with Local Authorities and Independent Fostering Agencies
Whether you're already working independently or considering moving into freelance assessment work, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply via LinkedIn or email your CV to d.ola@vantisworkforce.com with a summary of your assessment experience. Please include the types of assessments you've completed and the regions you're able to cover.
Independent Social Worker employer: Vantis Workforce Solutions
Join a dynamic network of Independent Social Workers where flexibility meets support. Our commitment to high-quality assessments ensures that you can thrive in your role while enjoying competitive rates and dedicated consultant assistance. With opportunities across the West Midlands, we foster a collaborative work culture that values your expertise and promotes professional growth.
Contact Details:
Vantis Workforce Solutions Recruitment Team
