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Social Worker – Duty & Assessment

Job Posted: 13 hours ago

Salary: £ 34 - 36 / Hour
Job Type: Contract Temporary
Location: Lancaster, Lancashire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Social Worker – Duty & Assessment

📍 Lancaster | 💰 £36 per hour | ⏱️ Ongoing Contract

Looking for a fast-paced frontline role where you can make an immediate impact?

We’re recruiting an experienced Social Worker to join a Duty & Assessment Team within Lancashire County Council, based in Lancaster.

💡 Why this role stands out

  * 💰 £36 per hour – strong rate for assessment work

  * 📄 Ongoing contract with excellent extension potential

  * 🚀 Immediate / quick start available

  * ⚡ Fast-paced front door service

  * 🤝 Supportive team within a well-structured authority

🧩 The Role

You’ll be part of a busy Duty & Assessment Team, working at the front door of services — completing timely assessments and ensuring children receive the right level of support from the outset.

This is an ideal role for Social Workers who thrive in dynamic, high-impact environments.

🔍 Key Responsibilities

  * Complete Child & Family (C&A) Assessments

  * Undertake safeguarding investigations

  * Develop and implement child-focused plans

  * Work across referrals, initial assessments, and short-term intervention

  * Liaise with multi-agency partners to ensure coordinated responses

  * Maintain accurate and timely case records

✅ What we’re looking for

  * Qualified Social Worker

  * Experience within Duty & Assessment / Safeguarding / CP teams

  * Strong assessment and decision-making skills

  * Confident managing fast-paced caseloads

  * Excellent communication and organisational ability

📩 Interested?

Apply now or get in touch — interviews are being arranged quickly for this high-demand frontline role

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