Children Social Worker

Full time Civic Recruitment Limited United Kingdom

Posted On 27/02/2026

Job Information

Work Experience 1-3 years

Social / NGO / Health & Care

City Shrewsbury

Province Shropshire

Postal Code SY1

Job Description Summary:

The role involves working within the Duty and Assessment team, focusing on critical assessments and reports such as SWA, S47, S7, and S37. The position requires the completion of initial Child in Need (CIN) assessments and participation in core child protection (cp) groups. Additionally, the role includes preparing court statements and care plans for initial court hearings. The position demands a balance between office presence and home working, with every other week dedicated to in-office duty, while managing follow-up visits.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct SWA, S47, S7, and S37 assessments.
  
• Complete initial Child in Need (CIN) assessments.
  
• Participate in core child protection (cp) groups.
  
• Prepare court statements and care plans for initial hearings.
  
• Attend office duty every other week.
  
• Manage time effectively between office duties and home working.
  
• Conduct follow-up visits as required.
  

Requirements

Requirements:

• Experience in completing SWA, S47, S7, and S37 assessments.
  
• Ability to prepare court statements and care plans.
  
• Strong organizational skills to balance office and home working.
  
• Effective communication skills for participating in core groups.
  
• Ability to manage time efficiently and conduct follow-up visits.