Social Worker - Referral & Assessment
On-site · Halton Borough of Halton, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Screen referrals from professionals, families, or the public; conduct initial assessments to determine risk levels and service eligibility; decide on whether cases require intervention under Section 17 (Child in Need) or Section 47 (Child Protection); undertake home visits and interviews with children and families; liaise with police, schools, health services and other agencies to gather information; prepare detailed reports and recommendations for further action; escalate cases to child protection teams when necessary; maintain accurate records and ensure timely responses to referrals.
Required Qualifications
- Social Work England registration
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Hold a full UK driving licence
- Post-qualified experience
- Degree level or equivalent in Social Work
Additional Requirements
- We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.
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