Protecting Children, Supporting Families - Senior Social Worker (Assessment)
East Riding of Yorkshire Council | Up to £35.00 per hour (Umbrella)
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is recruiting an experienced Senior Children's Social Worker to join their Children's Assessment Team, based in Bridlington, on a locum basis.
This is a key frontline role for a confident, skilled practitioner with strong assessment and safeguarding experience, who can deliver high-quality, child-centred practice and provide professional leadership within a fast-paced assessment environment.
The Role
Meaningful engagement with children, adolescents and families
Producing high-quality, evidence-based single and statutory assessments
Working collaboratively with partner agencies and wider family networks
Developing and implementing robust safety planning
Producing high-quality, SMART interim plans and Child in Need plans
Meaningful participation in strategy discussions
Undertaking Section 47 investigations
Escalating cases to Initial Child Protection Conferences (ICPC) and producing clear, analytical, evidence-based reports
Undertaking court work where required
About You
Qualified Social Worker with significant post-qualifying experience in children's services
ABE (Achieving Best Evidence) trained - essential
Strong experience within Children's Assessment Teams
Confident in risk assessment, decision-making and threshold application
Able to work autonomously while contributing to a supportive team environment
Why Work Here?
Up to £35.00 per hour (umbrella)
Supportive management and established systems
Quality-focused local authority with strong safeguarding practice
Interesting and varied assessment work
Coastal location in Bridlington offering genuine work-life balance
This role is ideal for an experienced Senior Social Worker looking to make a real impact within children's safeguarding and assessment work.
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