Social Worker - Assessment & Intervention

Social Worker – Assessment & Intervention

Berkshire | £44,873–£50,238 per annum | Permanent, full-time
Hybrid working | Retention payment | Career development

Are you an experienced Children’s Social Worker looking for your next permanent opportunity?

Leaders in Care is recruiting an Assessment & Intervention Social Worker to join a children’s service in Berkshire. You’ll assess children’s needs, identify risks and work closely with families and partner agencies to deliver effective, outcome-focused support.

What’s on offer?

• £44,873–£50,238, including local weighting and market supplement.
• Hybrid working, with a minimum of three office days per week.
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days after five years.
• £1,000 retention payment after 18 months, subject to eligibility.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Regular supervision, training and career-development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme and staff discounts.

Your role

• Complete assessments of children’s and families’ needs, strengths and risks.
• Manage allocated casework and develop outcome-focused plans.
• Build purposeful relationships with children, young people and families.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to safeguard children.
• Produce clear assessments and professional reports, following child protection procedures.

What you’ll need

• A recognised social work qualification or equivalent.
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Relevant post-qualifying children’s social care experience.
• Experience in assessment, risk management and multiagency working.
• Strong report-writing skills and sound knowledge of child protection procedures.

Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For a confidential discussion, contact Nathan at Leaders in Care on nathan@leadersincare.co.uk, or apply with your CV.