Senior Social Worker - Children's Assessment Team in Bridlington, North Humberside

Senior Social Worker – Children’s Assessment Team
Location: Bridlington (YO16 7BS)
Pay Rate: £27.30 PAYE or £35 Umbrella per hour
Contract: Temporary
Hours: 37 hours per week (09:00 – 17:00)

Seven Resourcing are currently recruiting for a Senior Social Worker to join a Children’s Assessment Team in Bridlington. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Children’s Social Worker looking for locum social work jobs within a supportive local authority setting.

This Senior Social Worker role will focus on frontline safeguarding, delivering high-quality assessments, and working closely with children, young people, and families. The position offers the opportunity for hybrid working, although it is primarily office-based.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake comprehensive, high-quality, evidence-based assessments within Children’s Services

• Carry out Section 47 investigations and contribute to safeguarding decisions

• Engage meaningfully with children, young people, and families to achieve positive outcomes

• Develop and implement safety plans, child in need plans, and SMART interim plans

• Participate in strategy discussions and multi-agency meetings

• Work collaboratively with partner agencies and wider family networks

• Escalate cases to Initial Child Protection Conferences (ICPC) where appropriate

• Prepare detailed, evidence-based reports for meetings and potential court proceedings

• Ensure accurate and timely case recording in line with statutory requirements

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration

• Significant experience within Children’s Social Work, particularly in Assessment Teams

• Experience undertaking Section 47 investigations and safeguarding work

• ABE (Achieving Best Evidence) training is essential

• Strong knowledge of UK Children’s Services legislation and frameworks

• Ability to manage complex caseloads and work independently

• Excellent communication, assessment, and report-writing skills

• Court work experience is desirable

Working Arrangements:

• Hybrid working available, although the role is primarily office-based

• Full-time hours with a consistent working pattern

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