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Social Worker - Assessment Team

Shropshire Council

Bicton Heath, SY3View on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£41,177 to £45,529

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time

Closing date

29 November 2026

21 days left

Job description

Do you want to work for an Outstanding Local Authority, if yes then we want to hear from you. An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Assessment Team for a committed and passionate Qualified Social Worker (or those nearing completion of their qualification), in our:

  • Assessment Team

Working in the assessment team is a dynamic and exciting opportunity. The position would appeal to a social worker who enjoys a varied caseload, enjoys engaging with families from the outset following referral into the service. Each day is different and working within the assessment team will give you a well rounded working experience, working with a range of families in need of help and support. Typically you will case hold for the duration of the assessment, with children then transferring to either the Case Management Team, Children Looked After Team, Court Team or stepping down into Early Help.

37 Hours and 52.14 Weeks per year.

NJC Grade 7 - Grade 11 Career Grade.

For further details please view the attached documents.

Attached documents

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

LG Jobs

First seen

13 October 2026

Last checked

9 November 2026

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About the employer

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Shropshire Council

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