Social Worker
Charles Hunter Associates
London, UKView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£76,960 to £80,080
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Full time
Closing date
Not specified
In plain English
What this job actually involves
The role involves assessing children and families and making decisions to protect them. You will work in a team that handles statutory duties for children with varied needs. It suits a social worker with solid frontline experience who wants to focus on child protection.
What you'll need
- A recognised Social Work Qualification is required
- At least 3 years post‑qualified frontline and assessment experience
- Ability to make clear assessments and decisions
- Knowledge of statutory duties for children and families
- Good communication skills with children and families
How to boost your chances
- Highlight your assessment work in your CV and cover letter
- Prepare examples of decisions you have made for children in need
- Check you have a current DBS check or can obtain one quickly
- Research the Children’s Duty and Assessment Team to show interest
- Practice answering competency questions about handling complex cases
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Job description
We are looking for a Senior Social worker to join a Children's Duty and Assessment Team This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in Frontline and assessment work. About the team The team are responsible for making assessments and decisions as well as any needed statutory functions to ensure the correct outcomes for children and their families are achieved. They work with children with a range of different needs such as CIN (Children in N…
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
Adzuna
First seen
31 August 2026
Last checked
6 September 2026
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